Xone 1 g

Injection · Alkem
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Xone 1 g is a injection made by Alkem that contains Ceftriaxone 1 g. Ceftriaxone is a antibiotic injection (cephalosporin): treats serious infections such as pneumonia, typhoid and meningitis; given by injection.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ceftriaxone1 g

What it is used for

Treats serious infections such as pneumonia, typhoid and meningitis; given by injection.

How it works

A long-acting third-generation cephalosporin given by injection once daily for serious infections such as meningitis, typhoid and pneumonia.

How to take it

Given into a vein or muscle by a health professional, usually once a day.

Common side effects

  • Pain at the injection site
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash

Get medical help straight away if

  • Allergic reaction during or after the injection
  • Severe diarrhoea
  • Tummy pain under the right ribs (gallbladder sludge)

Be careful

Given by a health professional only.

Other medicines and interactions

Must not be mixed with calcium-containing drips, especially in newborns.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Monocef

Common questions

What is Xone 1 g?

Xone 1 g is a injection by Alkem containing Ceftriaxone 1 g.

What is Xone 1 g used for?

Treats serious infections such as pneumonia, typhoid and meningitis; given by injection.

How should I take Xone 1 g?

Given into a vein or muscle by a health professional, usually once a day. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Xone 1 g?

Common side effects include: Pain at the injection site, diarrhoea, rash. Get medical help straight away for: Allergic reaction during or after the injection, severe diarrhoea, tummy pain under the right ribs (gallbladder sludge).

Does Xone 1 g need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Xone 1 g in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Xone 1 g?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.