Lactagard

Side Effects of Lactagard are Diarrhea, Itching, Decreased hemoglobin, Decreased hematocrit level, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Positive Coombs test, Low blood platelets, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Injection site phlebitis, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Jaundice, Urticaria, Maculopapular rash.

Severe

Side Effects of Lactagard are Hypoprothrombinemia, Hypersensitivity, Hemorrhage, Pseudomembranous colitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis.

How Lactagard Products work

Cefoperazone 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.

In Depth Information for Lactagard Products

Your doctor has prescribed Lactagard 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 Lactagard and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lactagard as it may cause increased side effects.
Your doctor has prescribed Lactagard 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.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Lactagard as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Lactagard and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Patient Concerns about Lactagard Products

Frequently asked questions about Lactagard Products

Q. What is Lactagard 1500 Injection?

Lactagard 1500 Injection is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic which works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.

Q. How long does Lactagard 1500 Injection takes to work?

Usually, Lactagard 1500 Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Lactagard 1500 Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.