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Substitute of Cefovax 500 Injection

Cefovax 500 Injection

Salt Composition

Ceftriaxone 500mg

Primary Use

Ceftriaxone is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Original Brand

Fibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Standard Price

₹52.5 MRP ₹52.5 (10 Tablets)
₹5.3/unit
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Srishti Bhukta
Written by:

Srishti Bhukta, Pharmacist

B. Pharma

Varinderjeet Kaur
Reviewed by:

Varinderjeet Kaur, MBBS

MBBS

Last updated on: 19 May 2026
Always consult your doctor before switching your medication to ensure the alternative aligns with your specific health profile.

Looking for an affordable alternative to Cefovax 500 Injection? The substitutes below contain the exact same active ingredients Ceftriaxone and offer identical therapeutic benefits.

Top Substitutes by Savings

All alternatives listed below contain the exact same active ingredients and are approved for the same medical uses as Cefovax 500 Injection.

AXN 250mg Injection 5ml

Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹30.3 (5 Tablets)

₹6.1/unit

26% Lower Price

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C Tri 250mg Injection 1s

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹26.5 (5 Tablets)

₹5.3/unit

Cost 1% more

Cost 1% more

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Xone 125mg Injection 1s

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹27.7 (1 Tablets)

₹27.7/unit

Cost 332% more

Cost 332% more

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Zifi X 250mg Injection 1X5ml

FDC Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹29.7 (5 Tablets)

₹5.9/unit

Cost 13% more

Cost 13% more

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Xone 250mg Injection 5ml

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹29.8 (2.4 Tablets)

₹12.4/unit

Cost 136% more

Cost 136% more

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Monocef 250mg Injection 2ml

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹30.3 (2 Tablets)

₹15.1/unit

Cost 188% more

Cost 188% more

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Maczone 250mg Injection 5ml

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹30.3 (5 Tablets)

₹6.1/unit

Cost 15% more

Cost 15% more

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Axone 500mg Injection 5ml

Cadila Healthcare Ltd.

Maximum Savings

MRP: ₹53.7 (10 Tablets)

₹5.4/unit

41% Lower Price

41% Lower Price

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C One 500mg Injection (WFI) 1s

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹52.8 (1 Tablets)

₹52.8/unit

Cost 523% more

Cost 523% more

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Monocef 125mg Injection 2ml

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹45 (2 Tablets)

₹22.5/unit

Cost 329% more

Cost 329% more

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C One 1000mg Injection 10ml

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹69.5 (10 Tablets)

₹7/unit

27% Lower Price

27% Lower Price

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Zifi X 500mg Injection 1X10ml

FDC Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹52.5 (10 Tablets)

₹5.3/unit

Cost 0% more

Cost 0% more

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Gentrax 500mg Injection

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹52.5 (10 Tablets)

₹5.3/unit

Cost 0% more

Cost 0% more

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Cefbact 500mg Injection

Cipla Ltd.

MRP: ₹52.8 (1 Tablets)

₹52.8/unit

Cost 905% more

Cost 905% more

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Monotax 500mg Injection

Zydus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹53.7 (10 Tablets)

₹5.4/unit

Cost 2% more

Cost 2% more

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Maczone 500mg Injection 5ml

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹53.7 (5 Tablets)

₹10.7/unit

Cost 105% more

Cost 105% more

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C Tri 500mg Injection 5ml

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹53.7 (5 Tablets)

₹10.7/unit

Cost 105% more

Cost 105% more

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Monocef 500mg Injection 5ml

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹54 (5 Tablets)

₹10.8/unit

Cost 106% more

Cost 106% more

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Lyceft 1000mg Injection

Hetero Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹58.4 (5 Tablets)

₹11.7/unit

Cost 123% more

Cost 123% more

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Auxone 1gm Injection

Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹58.4 (5 Tablets)

₹11.7/unit

Cost 123% more

Cost 123% more

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Traxol 1000mg Injection

Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹58.4 (10 Tablets)

₹5.8/unit

Cost 11% more

Cost 11% more

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Rightcef 1000mg Injection

Anax Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹65.5 (5 Tablets)

₹13.1/unit

Cost 150% more

Cost 150% more

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C Tri 1000mg Injection 1s

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 154% more

Cost 154% more

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Monocef 1gm Injection 1s

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹67.1 (5 Tablets)

₹13.4/unit

Cost 155% more

Cost 155% more

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Monotax 1000mg Injection 1X5ml

Zydus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹67.1 (5 Tablets)

₹13.4/unit

Cost 155% more

Cost 155% more

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Finecef 1000mg Injection 1s

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.5 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 153% more

Cost 153% more

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Gramocef 1000mg Injection 1s

Micro Labs Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 154% more

Cost 154% more

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Maczone 1000mg Injection 5ml

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 154% more

Cost 154% more

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Cefbact 1000mg Injection 1ml

Cipla Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (1 Tablets)

₹66.6/unit

Cost 1169% more

Cost 1169% more

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Xone 1000mg Injection 5ml

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 154% more

Cost 154% more

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Zifi X 1000mg Injection 1X5ml

FDC Ltd.

MRP: ₹66.6 (5 Tablets)

₹13.3/unit

Cost 154% more

Cost 154% more

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Hetexone SB 1.5gm Injection 10ml

Hetero Healthcare Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹132 (10 Tablets)

₹13.2/unit

Cost 31% more

Cost 31% more

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AXN 2gm Injection 2ml

Chemo Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

PlatinumRx Top Choice

MRP: ₹147.5 (2 Tablets)

₹73.8/unit

Cost 757% more

Cost 757% more

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Monotax 2000mg Injection

Zydus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹129.3 (10 Tablets)

₹12.9/unit

Cost 104% more

Cost 104% more

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C Tri 2000mg Injection 1s

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd.

MRP: ₹145 (2 Tablets)

₹72.5/unit

Cost 1281% more

Cost 1281% more

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Monocef 2000mg Injection 2ml

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

MRP: ₹147.5 (2 Tablets)

₹73.8/unit

Cost 1305% more

Cost 1305% more

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Xone 2000mg Injection 1X2ml

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

MRP: ₹147.6 (2 Tablets)

₹73.8/unit

Cost 1305% more

Cost 1305% more

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Cefritec 1000mg Injection 5X1ml

Smotec Pharmaceuticals

MRP: ₹2,339.1 (5 Tablets)

₹467.8/unit

Cost 8811% more

Cost 8811% more

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Uses

Ceftriaxone is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Ceftriaxone include diarrhea, rash, increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), decreased white blood cell count, low blood platelets, and increased liver enzymes.

How it Works

How Ceftriaxone works Ceftriaxone is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the protective covering (cell wall) necessary for their survival.

Safety Advice

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Pregnancy

Caution

Use only if clearly needed

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Breastfeeding

Caution

Small amounts pass into breast milk

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Driving

Safe

Does not impair alertness

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Liver

Caution

Monitor in patients with liver disease

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Kidney

Safe

Dose adjustment rarely needed

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Alcohol

Caution

May worsen side effects

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Is it Safe to Switch?

The Same Salt and Strenght Rule

The core of any medication is its active ingredient, or "salt." Whether you buy the original Cefovax 500 Injection or a substitute, the active ingredient Ceftriaxone is exactly the same. By law, generics must be bioequivalent, delivering the exact same dosage into your bloodstream at the same rate. Therapeutically, your body cannot tell the difference.

When not to switch

While the active salt is identical, inactive ingredients (binding agents, colors) vary. Consult your doctor if:

Specific Allergies:You are sensitive to certain dyes or lactose fillers.

Release Mechanisms:You are unsure if the new pill matches your prescribed release profile (IR/ER/SR).

Crucial Steps Before Changing

Verify the Strength & Release Profile

Double-check your prescription for two critical details before switching brands:

Release Speed:Pills dissolve at different rates. Check the letters on your prescription. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Exact Strength:The milligrams must match perfectly. Example: Do not swap a 50/1000mg pill for a 50/500mg pill.

Consult Your Physician

Your doctor knows your complete medical history. Don't wait weeks for an appointment just to switch brands. Consult a verified doctor online through PlatinumRx in minutes.

Myths vs. Facts About Generic Medicines

Don't let misinformation stop you from saving money. Here is the truth about generic medications.

MYTH

Cheaper medicines are lower quality and take longer to work.

FACT

Generics act in the body at the exact same speed. They cost less because they do not pay for initial R&D and heavy TV marketing.

MYTH

Generic drugs cause more side effects or stomach issues.

FACT

The active medicinal ingredients are 100% identical. Regulatory bodies ensure the generic's safety profile matches the original.

MYTH

Generic companies skip safety testing to save money.

FACT

False. Manufacturers must pass rigorous bioequivalence testing to prove their pill behaves like the original in the human body.

Frequently asked questions

No, the primary side effects are identical. Because substitutes contain the exact same active ingredients, your body reacts to the medication in the exact same way it reacts to the original brand. The only exception is a rare allergy to an inactive filler.