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Reflin 500mg Injection

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Reflin 500mg 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.
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General Information

Contains

Cefazolin (500mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Reflin 500mg Injection fights and stops the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a slow drip (intravenous infusion) 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 rash, nausea, indigestion, and diarrhea. 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.

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 doctor 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.

Uses of Reflin Injection

Benefits of Reflin Injection

Bacterial infections
Reflin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Reflin 500mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Reflin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Reflin
  • Rash
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea
  • Indigestion
  • Diarrhea

How to use Reflin Injection

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

How Reflin Injection works

Reflin 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

  • Your doctor has prescribed Reflin 500mg Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Discontinue Reflin 500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Reflin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Reflin 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Reflin 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Reflin 500mg Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving

Driving

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

Kidney

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

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Reflin 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Reflin 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the use of Reflin 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the 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.
Talk to your doctor if Reflin 500mg Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Reflin 500mg Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Related lab tests

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References

  1. Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1497.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 220-21.
  3. DailyMed. Cefazolin. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Cefazolin. Irvine, CA: B. Braun Medical Inc; [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

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Country of origin: India

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