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Maxicef 500mg Injection

Cefepime (500mg)
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Maxicef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of the skin, lungs, stomach, urinary tract, and blood. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. However, it will not treat a viral infection.

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Last updated on 06 Feb 2026 | 05:04 PM (IST)
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General Information

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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

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
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

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 Maxicef
  • 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

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

How Maxicef Injection works

Maxicef 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. It weakens the cell wall and makes the bacteria break apart and die. Maxicef 500mg Injection works against many different types of bacteria. Maxicef 500mg Injection is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin, which means it can treat a wide range of serious infections.

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

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Maxicef 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Maxicef 500mg Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Maxicef 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Avoid prolonged use of Maxicef 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Maxicef 500mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Maxicef 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Maxicef 500mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Maxicef 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 Cefepime. Please consult your doctor. Cefepime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefepime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefepime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Moderate

Amikacin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Moderate

Kanamycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.
Moderate

Streptomycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the use of Maxicef 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform the doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

3'- quaternary ammonium cephalosporins

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Fourth-Generation Cephalosporins

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Country of origin: India
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