Folbact 1.5gm Injection belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, blood infection, meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), skin and soft tissue infections, abdominal infections, bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and endometritis (infection in the uterus).

Folbact 1.5gm Injection contains Cefoperazone sodium (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefoperazone sodium works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby killing the bacteria. Sulbactam works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefoperazone sodium against the bacteria. Together, Folbact 1.5gm Injection helps treat bacterial infections.

Folbact 1.5gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Folbact 1.5gm Injection may cause diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects of Folbact 1.5gm Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Before starting Folbact 1.5gm Injection, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Folbact 1.5gm Injection if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Folbact 1.5gm Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any interactions.

Folbact 1.5gm Injection belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections. Folbact 1.5gm Injection is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefoperazone sodium (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Sulbactam (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefoperazone sodium works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby killing the bacteria. On the other hand, Sulbactam works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefoperazone sodium against the bacteria. Together, Folbact 1.5gm Injection helps treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, blood infection, meningitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), skin and soft tissue infections, abdominal infections, bone and joint infections, genital tract infections, and endometritis (infection in the uterus).

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Rash
• Injection site reactions

Do not take Folbact 1.5gm Injection if you are allergic to any of its components. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any allergic reactions after taking Folbact 1.5gm Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Folbact 1.5gm Injection to prevent unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcohol or alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the colon's lining), hypoprothrombinaemia (decreased prothrombin production), dialysis, and kidney or liver dysfunction.

• Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Folbact 1.5gm Injection to restore healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha, and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Folbact 1.5gm Injection as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid Folbact 1.5gm Injection in fighting off infections.

Folbact 1.5gm Injection may cause a false-positive test for glucose in the urine with Benedict's or Fehling's solution. Therefore, inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Folbact 1.5gm Injection.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. These harmful bacteria produce toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.