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Meropenem IV 500 mg_

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-101707 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Meropenem IV 500 mg_
NAFDAC number
A4-101707
Active ingredient
Meropenem (Meropenem Trihydrate)
Strength
500 mg
Form
Powder for solution for injection/infusion
Pack size
1 x 10's (in vials)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited
Approved
26 Nov 2025
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
25 Nov 2030
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Meropenem IV 500 mg_ is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-101707). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Meropenem IV 500 mg_ is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for meropenem (meropenem trihydrate), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Meropenem for Injection, USP is a penem antibacterial indicated for the treatment of: Complicated skin and skin structure infections (adult patients and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.1 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (adult and pediatric patients). ( 1.2 ) Bacterial meningitis (pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.3 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Meropenem for Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Meropenem for Injection, USP should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. …

Possible side effects

The following are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Seizure Potential [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Risk of Breakthrough Seizures Due to Drug Interaction with Valproic Acid [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Clostridium difficile – associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Development of Drug-Resistant Bacteria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Overgrowth of Nonsusceptible Organisms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Thrombocytopenia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Potential for Neuromotor I …

Do not use if

Meropenem for Injection, USP is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta (β)-lactams. Known hypersensitivity to product components or anaphylactic reactions to β-lactams. ( 4 )

Warnings

Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving β-lactams. ( 5.1 ) Severe cutaneous adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving Meropenem for Injection, USP. ( 5.2 ) Seizures and other adverse CNS experiences have been reported during treatment. ( 5.3 ) Co-administration of Meropenem for Injection, USP with valproic acid or divalproex sodium reduces the serum concentration of valproic acid potentially increasing the risk of breakthrough seizures. ( 5.4 , 7.2 ) Clostridium difficile- associated diarrhea (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis) has been reported. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient human data to establish whether there is a drug-associated risk of major birth defects or miscarriages with meropenem in pregnant women. No fetal toxicity or malformations were observed in pregnant rats and Cynomolgus monkeys administered intravenous meropenem during organogenesis at doses up to 2.4 and 2.3 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) based on body surface area comparison, resp …

Storage

Storage Conditions Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Sterile, Nonpyrogenic, Preservative-free. The container closure is not made with natural rubber latex.

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Meropenem IV 500 mg_

What is in Meropenem IV 500 mg_?

Meropenem IV 500 mg_ contains Meropenem (Meropenem Trihydrate) (500 mg), as powder for solution for injection/infusion, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Meropenem IV 500 mg_ registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Meropenem IV 500 mg_ is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-101707, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Meropenem IV 500 mg_ been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Meropenem IV 500 mg_ in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Meropenem IV 500 mg_ is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-101707, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Meropenem IV 500 mg_ used for?

Meropenem for Injection, USP is a penem antibacterial indicated for the treatment of: Complicated skin and skin structure infections (adult patients and pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.1 ) Complicated intra-abdominal infections (adult and pediatric patients). ( 1.2 ) Bacterial meningitis (pediatric patients 3 months of age and older only). ( 1.3 ) To reduce the development (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for meropenem (meropenem trihydrate). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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