ETHIZONE 250 INJECTION
Ceftriaxone is a broad-spectrum, bactericidal antibiotic that kills bacteria by inhibiting their cell wall formation. It is widely used in children to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections. Its long half-life allows once or twice daily dosing, making it convenient for paediatric therapy.
The injection comes as a sterile powder, which is reconstituted with a suitable diluent (sterile water or saline) before being administered intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM).
Ceftriaxone 250 mg injection is used in children for various bacterial infections, including:
Respiratory Tract Infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, and severe lung infections.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Complicated and uncomplicated UTIs.
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Cellulitis, wound infections, abscesses.
Blood Infections (Septicemia): Bacterial infections in the bloodstream.
Bone and Joint Infections: Osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Meningitis: Caused by susceptible bacteria like Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Other Infections: Ear infections, abdominal infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections (if age-appropriate).