Biozone 1gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery. Biozone 1gm Injection fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. 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. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea and changes in liver function tests and blood counts. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased side effects. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Allergic reaction
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Diarrhea
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

If you miss a dose of Biozone 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.

• Q. Q. Is Biozone 1gm Injection effective??
  Ans: Biozone 1gm Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Biozone 1gm Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
• Q. Q. How is Biozone 1gm Injection administered??
  Ans: Biozone 1gm Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor 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 Biozone 1gm Injection.
• Q. Q. Is Biozone 1gm Injection bactericidal or bacteriostatic??
  Ans: Biozone 1gm Injection is primarily bactericidal(one which kills the causative organisms) but it may be bacteriostatic (one which slows down the growth of bacteria) also. Its activity depends on the organism, tissue penetration, dosage, and rate of organism multiplication.
• Q. Q. How does Biozone 1gm Injection act??
  Ans: Biozone 1gm Injection acts by adhering to the proteins synthesized by the bacteria, thereby inhibiting the organisms to develop their protective covering known as cell wall. This kills the bacteria.
• Q. Q. Is Biozone 1gm Injection bad for the kidneys??
  Ans: No, Biozone 1gm Injection is not bad for the kidneys when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin) or other cephalosporins antibiotics, it may increase kidney damage. Therefore, it is advised to take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Biozone 1gm Injection cause diarrhea??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Biozone 1gm Injection can cause diarrhea. Biozone 1gm Injection is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
• Q. Q. How long does Biozone 1gm Injection take to work??
  Ans: Usually, Biozone 1gm Injection starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
• Q. Q. What if I do not get better after using Biozone 1gm Injection??
  Ans: Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

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