CEFCUM-S 1.5 GM INJ

Cefcum-S 1.5 gm Injection

What is visible on the package

• Brand: Cefcum-S 1.5 gm
• Active ingredients: Ceftriaxone & Sulbactam
• Strength: 1.5 g
• Route: For I.M./I.V. use only
  • IM = intramuscular injection
  • IV = intravenous injection
• Form: Powder for injection in a vial, supplied with packaging.
• The vial and carton appear to be from an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturer; the small manufacturer text/logo isn't sufficiently clear in this photograph to reliably identify every detail.

What the medicine is

Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that can help protect certain beta-lactam antibiotics from bacterial resistance mechanisms.

This combination is used by clinicians for suspected or confirmed bacterial infections, depending on the bacteria involved and the site/severity of infection. It does not treat viral infections such as ordinary viral colds or influenza.

Important point about the 1.5 g strength

The 1.5 g on the front is the total labeled strength of the combination, not necessarily 1.5 g of ceftriaxone alone. The exact ceftriaxone:sulbactam composition should be confirmed from the vial/leaflet because formulations can differ by manufacturer.

Safety

Because this is an injectable prescription antibiotic, the dose, dilution, route, and duration should be determined by a healthcare professional. Important considerations include:

• allergy to cephalosporins, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics
• kidney/liver problems
• previous antibiotic-associated severe diarrhea/colitis
• other medicines being taken
• age, weight, pregnancy status, and the specific infection

Possible adverse effects include injection-site pain, diarrhea, nausea, rash/allergic reactions, and, less commonly, more serious antibiotic-associated complications.

If you want, I can also explain the exact composition, common uses, dose, side effects, dilution/reconstitution, and precautions of Cefcum-S 1.5 gm in detail.