TEAR AWAY
Tazicef® (ceftazidime for injection, USP)
Instructions for Constitution

Pharmacy Bulk Package: 6 g

1. Insert the syringe needle through the vial closure and inject 26 mL of diluent. The vacuum may assist entry of the diluent. Remove the syringe needle.
2. Shake to dissolve; a clear solution containing approximately 1 g of ceftazidime activity per 5 mL will be obtained in 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Insert a gas-relief needle through the vial closure to relieve the internal pressure. Remove the gas-relief needle before extracting any solution.

Note: To preserve product sterility, it is important that a gas-relief needle is not inserted through the vial closure before the product has dissolved.

Manufactured by Sandoz GmbH for
Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

LAB-1201-3.0

Revised: 12/2020