Edicef 1000mg Injection

Cefotaxime (1000mg)

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Edicef 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the brain, lungs, ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

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Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Dec 2025 | 12:44 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Cefotaxime (1000mg)

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Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

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Product introduction

Edicef 1000mg Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Edicef Injection

Bacterial infections

Benefits of Edicef Injection

Bacterial infections
Edicef 1000mg Injection is the injection form of an antibiotic medicine that kills the infection causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Edicef Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Edicef

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Hypersensitivity
Gastrointestinal disorder

How to use Edicef Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Edicef Injection works

Edicef 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Edicef 1000mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Discontinue Edicef 1000mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of the face and mouth, or have difficulty breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Edicef 1000mg Injection does not usually cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

$med_name is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Avoid prolonged use of Edicef 1000mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Edicef 1000mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Edicef 1000mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Edicef 1000mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Edicef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefotaxime. Please consult your doctor. Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefotaxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Phenobarbitone may increase the effect of Cefotaxime.

Moderate

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Phenobarbitone may increase the effect of Cefotaxime.

Frequently asked questions

Is Edicef 1000mg Injection the same as penicillin?

No, Edicef 1000mg Injection is not the same as penicillin. Edicef 1000mg Injection belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Edicef 1000mg Injection is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.

What kind of infections does Edicef 1000mg Injection treat?

Edicef 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).

Is Edicef 1000mg Injection effective?

Edicef 1000mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Edicef 1000mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is Edicef 1000mg Injection administered?

Edicef 1000mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Edicef 1000mg Injection.

What if I do not get better after using Edicef 1000mg Injection?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of Edicef 1000mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Edicef 1000mg Injection can cause diarrhea. Edicef 1000mg Injection is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Edicef 1000mg Injection take to work?

Usually, Edicef 1000mg Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cephalosporin 3'- esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 224.
Cefotaxime. Bridgewater, NJ: sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC; 2015. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd
Address: Plot NO. 28/6, Industrial Area,Phase 2, Chandigarh (India)

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Edicef 1000mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Edicef Injection

Benefits of Edicef Injection

Side effects of Edicef Injection

How to use Edicef Injection

How Edicef Injection works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Phenobarbitone (Injection Route)

Phenobarbitone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Edicef 1000mg Injection the same as penicillin?

What kind of infections does Edicef 1000mg Injection treat?

Is Edicef 1000mg Injection effective?

How is Edicef 1000mg Injection administered?

What if I do not get better after using Edicef 1000mg Injection?

Can the use of Edicef 1000mg Injection cause diarrhea?

How long does Edicef 1000mg Injection take to work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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