

Maxicef 500mg Injection
Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 06 Feb 2026 | 05:04 PM (IST)

Save more with additional offers









General Information



Product introduction
Maxicef 500mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should keep taking the injection for as long as you are prescribed, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early, the infection may return or worsen.
Common side effects of Maxicef 500mg Injection include rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, diarrhea, or local redness and swelling at the site of injection. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotics. While using it, your doctor may advise blood tests to monitor your kidney function. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor.
Uses of Maxicef Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Maxicef Injection
Maxicef 500mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Maxicef 500mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Maxicef Injection
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Increased liver enzymes
- Positive Coombs test
- Increased prothrombin time
- Decreased phosphate level in blood
- Increased partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
- Itching
How to use Maxicef Injection
How Maxicef Injection works
All substitutes for Maxicef 500mg Injection
Pripime 500mg Injection
Calpime 500mg Injection
Cefpy 500mg Injection
Cefudix 500mg Injection
Biopime 500mg Injection
Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Maxicef 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should only stop when your course is completed. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding
Avoid prolonged use of Maxicef 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Kidney

Liver
Interaction with drugs
Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)
Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)
Frequently asked questions
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Habit Forming
Therapeutic Class
Action Class
Related lab tests
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. 222.
- Cefepime [Prescribing Information]. Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2016. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Cefepime [Prescribing Information]. Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2020. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
- Cefepime [Prescribing Information]. Deerfield, IL: Baxter Healthcare Corporation; 2024. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
- Cefepime [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Gujarat, India: Inject Care Parenterals Pvt. Ltd.; 2023. [Accessed 18 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:





Want to know more
We provide you with authentic, trustworthy and relevant informationHave issue with the content
Disclaimer
Marketer details
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India. / Regd, Office: 23 -A Shah Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400053 Maharashtra, India
Vendor Details
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Maxicef 500mg 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.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
- CBC (Complete Blood Count)
- FBS (Fasting Blood Sugar)
- Thyroid Profile Total (T3, T4 & TSH)
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
- Urine R/M (Urine Routine & Microscopy)
- Coronavirus Covid -19 test- RT PCR
- LFT (Liver Function Test)
- KFT (Kidney Function Test)
- TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Ultrasensitive
- ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
- Uric Acid, Serum
- Vitamin B12
- CRP (C-Reactive Protein), Quantitative
- Urine C/S (Urine Culture and Sensitivity)
- Serum Electrolytes
- Serum Calcium
- Serum Creatinine
- Diabetes Screening (HbA1C & Fasting Sugar)
- KFT with Electrolytes (Kidney Function Test with Electrolytes)
- Cholesterol - Total
- Hb (Hemoglobin)
- Complete Hemogram (CBC & ESR)














