Efficin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This may include infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, lungs (eg. pneumonia), blood, and some others. It is also used in the treatment of resistant tuberculosis.Efficin 500mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.This medicine may lead to hearing loss, balance disorder (loss of balance), injection site pain, and kidney damage as side effects in some patients. Therefore, please follow all the instructions given by your doctor while using this medicine. If these side effects do not resolve or worsen, please consult your doctor.Your doctor may monitor you with regular kidney function tests, hearing tests, and urine tests during treatment. Some patients may also be advised to get the blood levels of this medicine measured. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

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

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

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Efficin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Efficin 500mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Efficin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Efficin 500mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Efficin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Efficin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Efficin 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Efficin 500mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Aminoglycosides
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class :: Aminoglycosides

Bacterial infections|Tuberculosis (TB)

Store below 30?C

Q. How long can Efficin 500mg Injection be taken?::: The usual course of treatment with Efficin 500mg Injection is about 7 to 10 days. However, your doctor will decide your dose depending on the condition you are being treated for. Continue taking Efficin 500mg Injection in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit. Do not alter the dose of the medicine on your own, consult your doctor first.| Q. Is Efficin 500mg Injection safe?::: Efficin 500mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. How is Efficin 500mg Injection administered?::: Efficin 500mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor???s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Efficin 500mg Injection.| Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, Efficin 500mg Injection should be taken in the recommended dose only. Overdose of Efficin 500mg Injection can increase the risks of side effects. If you experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the treatment, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Efficin 500mg Injection?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.| Q. What if I don't get better after using Efficin 500mg Injection?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, consult your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. The doctor may modify the dose or suggest an alternative medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Efficin 500mg Injection when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Efficin 500mg Injection without consulting the doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

Hearing loss
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Injection site pain
Renal impairment