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Tox 500 mg Injection
Cefotaxime (500mg)
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Tox 500 mg Injection 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: Cefotaxime (500mg)
Available variants: 500MG
Best price: ₹23
MRP: ₹24
Prescription: Required
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Tox 500 mg Injection in Bangladesh
15 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- CefotAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- CefotaxRenata PLC
- Cefotax 500 mg IM/IVRenata PLC, Gazipur
- CefotaximeEDCL (Dhaka)
- CefotimeIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- CeftaxOpsonin Pharma Limited
- CetaximGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- DiabecDrug International Ltd.
- FotaxBiopharma Ltd.
- MaxcefSquare Cephalosporins Ltd.
- Maxcef 500 mgSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Gazipur
- MonotaxNavana Health Care Limited
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- TaxcephIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- TaximThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- TorpedOrion Pharma Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Tox 500 mg Injection
Tox 500 mg Injection contains Cefotaxime (500mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.
Uses of Tox 500 mg Injection
- This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
- chest infection
- urinary infection
- ear and throat infection and typhoid.
Key benefits
- Effective against a wide range of bacteria
- Available as tablets
- syrups and injections
How Tox 500 mg Injection works
Cefotaxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
How to take Tox 500 mg Injection
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 Tox 500 mg Injection
Most side effects of Tox are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Loose motions
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Thrush
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately 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 Tox 500 mg Injection
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
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 Tox 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 Tox 500 mg Injection
Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Tox 500 mg Injection
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
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Cephalosporin
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|---|---|---|---|
| Omnatax 500 mg Injection | 500MG | ₹24 | 5% more |
| Oritaxim 500 mg Injection | 1X1 | ₹26 | 12% more |
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Tox 500 mg Injection FAQs
What is Tox 500 mg Injection used for?
Tox 500 mg Injection is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of 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 is the salt in Tox 500 mg Injection?
Tox 500 mg Injection contains Cefotaxime (500mg). 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 Tox 500 mg Injection?
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 Tox 500 mg Injection work?
Cefotaxime kills the bacteria causing your infection by destroying the cell wall that holds them together.
Is Tox 500 mg Injection a prescription medicine?
Yes. Tox 500 mg Injection 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 Tox 500 mg Injection?
The side effects reported most often with Tox 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 Tox 500 mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Tox.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Tox 500 mg Injection?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Tox 500 mg Injection?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Tox 500 mg Injection habit forming?
No. Tox 500 mg Injection is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Tox 500 mg Injection cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Tox 500 mg Injection starts at ₹23 (MRP ₹24) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in 500MG. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
How is Tox 500 mg Injection delivered?
Tox 500 mg Injection 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.
Tox 500 mg Injection, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cefotaxime (500mg)
- Best price
- ₹23
- MRP
- ₹24
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- 500MG
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. 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 Tox 500 mg Injection.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
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.