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Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
Cefuroxime
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Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Cefuroxime
Available variants: injection 1.5 gm VIAL
Best price: ₹372
MRP: ₹392
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
Ordering notes
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Composition of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial contains Cefuroxime. It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.
Uses of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
- Bacterial infection
- Chest infection
- Urinary infection
- Ear
- Throat infection
- Typhoid
Benefits of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
- In Bacterial infection
- Altacef-1.5 g kills a wide range of bacteria by breaking down their cell walls, bringing the infection under control. Finishing the full course prevents it coming back.
- In Chest infection
- Altacef-1.5 g treats bacterial infections of the chest, easing the cough, fever and breathlessness as the bacteria are cleared.
- In Urinary infection
- Altacef-1.5 g clears the bacteria behind burning, frequency and pain on passing urine.
- In Ear and throat infection
- Altacef-1.5 g treats bacterial infections of the ear, throat and sinuses, relieving the pain and fever they cause.
- In Typhoid
- Altacef-1.5 g kills the typhoid bacteria in the blood and gut, bringing down the fever and preventing the complications of untreated typhoid.
How Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial works
Cefuroxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
How to take Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
This is given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not attempt to inject it yourself unless you have been trained and told to. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
Most side effects of Altacef-1.5 g are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Loose motions
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Thrush
Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- LiverCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function.
Warnings and precautions
Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.
Do not take Altacef-1.5 g if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.
Interactions with other medicines
Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.
How to store Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial
- Space the doses evenly and complete the course.
- Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Cephalosporin
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Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial FAQs
What is Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial used for?
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is commonly used for bacterial infection, chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection and typhoid. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
Bacterial infection: Altacef-1.5 g kills a wide range of bacteria by breaking down their cell walls, bringing the infection under control. Finishing the full course prevents it coming back. It is also used for chest infection, urinary infection, ear and throat infection.
What is the salt in Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial contains Cefuroxime. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
This is given by a doctor or a nurse. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial work?
Cefuroxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
Is Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial a prescription medicine?
Yes. Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
The side effects reported most often with Altacef-1.5 g are Loose motions, Nausea, Stomach pain, Rash, Thrush. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Altacef-1.5 g.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
Limit alcohol while taking Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial habit forming?
No. Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial starts at ₹372 (MRP ₹392) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in injection 1.5 gm VIAL. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial?
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is manufactured by GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial delivered?
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cefuroxime
- Form
- injection
- Best price
- ₹372
- MRP
- ₹392
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Manufacturer
- GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- injection 1.5 gm VIAL
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Altacef-1.5 g Injection Vial.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.