COMPOSITION | |
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EXTACEF- XL 375 mg. INJ. | |
Each Vial Contains: | |
Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium IP Equivalent to Anhydrous Ceftriaxone | 250 mg |
Sterile Sulbactam Sodium USP Equivalent to Sulbactam | 125 mg |
EXTACEF- XL 1.5g INJ. | |
Each Vial Contains: | |
Sterile Ceftriaxone Sodium IP Equivalent to Anhydrous Ceftriaxone | 1000 mg |
Sterile Sulbactam Sodium USP Equivalent to Sulbactam | 500 mg |
INDICATIONS | |
EXTACEF-XL is indicated for susceptible pathogens causing: Complicated intra-abdominal infections.
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION | |
Parenteral (IM/IV): Adults: 1-2 gm ceftriaxone per day as EXTACEF-XL Inj IM / IV once daily (or in equally divided doses twice a day) depending up on the type and severity of the infection. The total daily dose of ceftriaxone should not exceed 4 gm.
EXTACEF-XL Inj therapy should generally be continued for at least 2 days after the signs and symptoms of infection have disappeared. The usual duration is 4 to 14 days; in complicated infections longer therapy may be required. While treating infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the therapy should be continued for at least ten days. SURGICAL PROPHYLAXIS: 1 gm ceftriaxone single dose as EXTACEF-XL Inj IV ½ to 2 hours before surgery. UNCOMPLICATED GONOCOCCAL INFECTIONS: 250 mg ceftriaxone single dose as EXTACEF-XL Inj IM. Children: 50 to 75 mg ceftriaxone/kg body-weight per day (not exceeding 2 gm) as EXTACEF-XL Inj IM / IV in 2 divided doses every 12 hours. MENINGITIS: 100 mg ceftriaxone/kg body-weight per day (not exceeding 4 gm) as EXTACEF-XL Inj IV initially; thereafter, 100 mg ceftriaxone/kg body-weight per day (maximum 4 gm/day) as EXTACEF-XL Inj IV as single dose or in equally 2 divided doses every 12 hours for 7-14 days. ACUTE BACTERIAL OTITIS MEDIA: 50 mg ceftriaxone/kg body-weight per day (not exceeding 1 gm) as EXTACEF-XL Inj IM single dose. |
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HOW SUPPLIED | |
Twin pack: Vial & srterile water for injection as a diluent. |