Megazid Jan Aushadhi Equivalent
Official government generic substitute, verified active pharmaceutical composition, price comparison, and store locator for Megazid.
Megazid
Manufacturer: Glaxo Smithkline Pharma Ltd
Ceftazidime Injection 250mg
PMBI Drug Code: #68 • WHO-GMP Certified
Monthly Family Savings Calculator
Calculate how much your household saves every month and year by switching from Megazid to the government Jan Aushadhi equivalent.
📊 Commercial Brand Price Benchmark
Real-world private pharmacy retail prices compared against the official Jan Aushadhi generic rate (₹30.94).
| Market Brand | Manufacturer | Pack Size | Market Price | Jan Aushadhi | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortum | Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 10 units | ₹6.88 | ₹30.94 | 0% (₹0.00) |
| Cefazid | Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries | 2 units | ₹28.45 | ₹30.94 | 0% (₹0.00) |
| Megazid | Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd | 1 units | ₹60.70 | ₹30.94 | 49% (₹29.76) |
🩺 Therapeutic Indication
Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections across respiratory, urinary, gastrointestinal, skin, and soft tissue systems.
Clinical Delivery Form
🔬 Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
The active molecules responsible for the medicinal therapeutic action:
Where to buy the generic alternative for Megazid?
Jan Aushadhi generic medicines are stocked at over 21,000 government-monitored Jan Aushadhi Kendras across all 36 States and Union Territories. Use our locator to find your nearest Kendra.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Megazid Substitution
What is the Jan Aushadhi generic equivalent of Megazid?+
The official Jan Aushadhi generic substitute is Ceftazidime Injection IP 250mg (Drug Code: #68). It contains the identical active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) (ceftazidime) at the exact same therapeutic strength and dosage form.
How much money does a family save each month by switching from Megazid to Jan Aushadhi?+
Commercial Megazid (marketed by Glaxo Smithkline Pharma Ltd) sells for approximately ₹32.01 per pack, whereas the official government Jan Aushadhi generic price is ₹30.94, saving 3% (₹1.07 per pack). For a typical household requiring 2 packs per month, this saves ₹2.14 every month, or approximately ₹26 every single year.
Is the Jan Aushadhi equivalent as effective and safe as Megazid?+
Yes. Jan Aushadhi medicines are procured by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) strictly from WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical manufacturers and batch-tested in NABL-accredited laboratories to verify chemical purity, potency, and pharmacopoeial standards. Always consult your doctor before changing prescribed brands.
Where can I purchase the Jan Aushadhi generic substitute?+
It is available at all 21,000+ Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) across India. You can look up your nearest Kendra by PIN code or district using our free Kendra Finder.