Prescription
Antibiotic (Third-generation Cephalosporin)
Ceftriaxone
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Ceftriaxone is a strong antibiotic injection that works by killing bacteria responsible for serious infections in the body. It belongs to the cephalosporin family of antibiotics and is given as an injection because it works faster and stronger that way.
What is it used for?
Typhoid feverserious body infectionsmeningitis (brain infection)pneumonia (chest infection)urinary tract infections (UTI)sepsis (blood infection)gonorrheabone and joint infectionsskin infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.