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Tecoren 400mg Injection

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 10 Feb 2026 | 06:47 PM (IST)
Tecoren 400mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.
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Product introduction

Tecoren 400mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.


Some people may develop rash, pain, and fever as common side effects of Tecoren 400mg Injection. However, this is usually minor and temporary. Other side effects, like fever, itching, and skin rash, may be seen occasionally. Monitoring with regular kidney function tests may be needed while you are being treated with this medication.


Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it may cause dizziness and headaches. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Tecoren Injection

  • Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Tecoren Injection

Severe bacterial infections
Tecoren 400mg 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. Tecoren 400mg 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 Tecoren 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 Tecoren
  • Itching
  • Injection site pain
  • Fever

How to use Tecoren Injection

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

How Tecoren Injection works

Tecoren 400mg 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.

Quick tips

  • Tecoren 400mg Injection is used for treating serious bacterial infections, which cannot be treated with other antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. 
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches.
  • Do not take Tecoren 400mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tecoren 400mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Tecoren 400mg 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tecoren 400mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Tecoren 400mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may have headaches or feel dizzy while being treated with Tecoren 400mg Injection. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Tecoren 400mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tecoren 400mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Interaction with drugs

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

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

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

Frequently asked questions

Tecoren 400mg Injection is a powerful antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by certain bacteria, especially when other antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosporins cannot be used. These infections include bone infections (osteomyelitis), joint infections (septic arthritis), and blood infections such as bacteraemia and sepsis.
Yes, Tecoren 400mg Injection can be used in children over 2 months of age and elderly patients. However, for both age groups, the dosage is adjusted based on weight and kidney function, and regular monitoring may be needed during treatment.
Yes, Tecoren 400mg Injection can cause severe allergic reactions in rare cases, including anaphylactic shock. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, and rash. If any of these occur, seek emergency help immediately.
Before starting Tecoren 400mg Injection, it is important to tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, hearing difficulties, or are allergic to Teicoplanin or similar antibiotics like vancomycin. Regular blood, kidney, and hearing tests may be done during the course of treatment.
An overdose of Tecoren 400mg Injection may lead to kidney problems or hearing loss. While some overdose cases in children have shown no symptoms, it is still important to seek immediate medical help if an overdose is suspected.
Yes, serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and medicine-induced rashes have been reported with Tecoren 400mg Injection. If you develop a widespread rash, blisters, or skin peeling, let your doctor know immediately, as your doctor may stop the medication.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Glycopeptides

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References

  1. MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1539-42.
  2. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 787.
  3. Teicoplanin. Guildford, Surrey: SANOFI; 1989 [revised 12 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Targocid. Dartford, United Kingdom: Ennogen Healthcare Ltd.; 2017 [Accessed 10 Feb. 2020] (online). Available from:
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