Piperacillin + tazobactam brands and prices in Pakistan
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Piperacillin + tazobactam brands in Pakistan
41 brands of Piperacillin + tazobactam are registered in Pakistan, from 39 companies, in 74 presentations (strength, form and pack size). The most common are 4 g + 0.5 g injection (38 brands), 2 g + 0.25 g injection (29 brands) and 3 g + 375 mg injection (2 brands). For Piperacillin + tazobactam 4 g + 0.5 g injection, the lowest official price is PKR 773 per vial (Tazenix by ANEEB PHARMACEUTICAL PVT LIMITED), the middle (median) price is PKR 1,542 per vial and the highest is PKR 1,905 per vial (Pizrex). Prices are the official maximum retail prices in DRAP records. Brands with the same strength and form contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
Piperacillin + tazobactam price in Pakistan by strength and form
| Strength and form | Brands | Lowest price | Median price | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 g + 0.5 g injection | 38 | PKR 773 / vialTazenix | PKR 1,542 / vial | PKR 1,905 / vialPizrex |
| 2 g + 0.25 g injection | 29 | PKR 364 / vialPIPRAL-T | PKR 692 / vial | PKR 838 / vialPizrex |
| 3 g + 375 mg injection | 2 | PKR 628 / vialTanzo | — | PKR 735 / vialTacip |
| 2 g + 0.25 g infusion | 1 | PKR 694 / unitPenitrax | — | — |
| 2 g + 2.25 g injection | 1 | PKR 702 / vialTazo-In | — | — |
| 2.25 g + 2 g injection | 1 | PKR 480 / vialTaztin | — | — |
| 3 g + 0.375 g infusion | 1 | PKR 942 / unitPenitax | — | — |
| 4 g + 0.5 g infusion | 1 | PKR 1,577 / unitPenitrax | — | — |
About Piperacillin with tazobactam
Piperacillin with tazobactam is a combination antibiotic given as a drip into a vein. Piperacillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that kills many kinds of bacteria (broad-spectrum). Tazobactam is a helper (a beta-lactamase inhibitor) that stops some bacteria from breaking down piperacillin, so it keeps working against germs that would otherwise resist it. It is a prescription medicine that doctors and nurses give, mostly in hospital, for serious infections. WHO places it in its 'Watch' group of antibiotics, which should be used carefully to slow down resistance.
What it is used for
- Serious chest and lung infections, such as pneumonia
- Urine (urinary tract) infections
- Infections inside the tummy (abdomen), such as appendicitis, peritonitis or gallbladder infections
- Skin infections
- Infections in the blood
- Fever in people with a very low white blood cell count (neutropenia), where an infection is suspected
- In children from two years of age, mainly tummy infections such as appendicitis
- It is sometimes given together with other antibiotics for very serious infections
What it is not for
- It does not work for colds, flu or other infections caused by viruses.
- It is not recommended for babies and children under two years old, because there is not enough information on safety and how well it works.
- It must not be used by anyone who is allergic to penicillin or to cephalosporin antibiotics.
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea, the most common side effect
- Feeling sick (nausea), being sick, constipation, stomach pain or indigestion
- Headache or trouble sleeping
- Skin rash or itching
- Fever
- A yeast infection (thrush)
- Mouth sores
- Pain, redness or swelling where the drip goes into the vein
- Changes in blood test results, such as liver, kidney or blood cell tests, which the doctor will check
Get medical help straight away if
- Tell a doctor or nurse at once, or get emergency help, for signs of a severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, wheezing, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
- Get urgent help for a severe skin reaction: a widespread rash with blisters or peeling skin, a rash with fever and swollen glands, or a rash of many small pus-filled spots with fever.
- Sudden chest pain during an allergic reaction needs emergency help.
- Get urgent help for fits (seizures) or sudden confusion.
- Tell a doctor straight away about severe or long-lasting diarrhoea, especially if it is watery or bloody or comes with fever, weakness or stomach cramps. This can start during treatment or some time after it ends. Do not take anti-diarrhoea medicine without checking with a doctor first.
- Yellow skin or eyes.
- Unexpected bleeding or bruising, breathlessness, or red or brown urine, which can be signs of damage to blood cells.
- Severe muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, or dark urine.
- A mix of fever, swollen glands, weakness, breathlessness, bruising or rash, which can be a sign of a rare, serious immune reaction (HLH).
- Signs of a new or worsening infection.
Who should not take it, or should take care
- Do not use it if you are allergic to piperacillin, tazobactam, any penicillin, any cephalosporin antibiotic, or another beta-lactamase inhibitor.
- Tell the doctor if you have many allergies.
- Tell the doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, or are on dialysis. The dose may need changing and blood tests may be needed.
- Tell the doctor if you have low potassium in your blood.
- Tell the doctor if you take blood thinners or have ever had unexplained bleeding.
- Tell the doctor if you have cystic fibrosis, as fever and rash happen more often in people with this condition.
- It contains sodium (salt). Tell the doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: the medicine can reach the baby through the womb or breast milk. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding, and they will decide if it is suitable.
- Not recommended for children under two years old.
Medicines and drinks that can interact
- Probenecid (a gout medicine), which can slow the removal of this antibiotic from the body
- Blood thinners such as heparin, warfarin and aspirin
- Methotrexate, which may build up in the body
- Medicines that lower potassium, such as some water tablets (diuretics) and some cancer medicines
- Muscle relaxants used during general anaesthesia: tell the surgeon or anaesthetist
- Other antibiotics such as vancomycin, gentamicin and tobramycin; vancomycin given at the same time may raise the risk of kidney injury
- Hormonal birth control: MedlinePlus says it may make it work less well, so use another method of contraception as well while being treated
- Tell the doctor about every medicine, vitamin, herbal product and supplement you take
Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.
Using it safely
- This antibiotic is used only when a doctor prescribes it. The doctor decides how long treatment lasts. If you continue it at home, complete the treatment exactly as directed, even if you feel better, so the infection does not come back and bacteria do not become resistant.
- A doctor or nurse gives it as a drip into a vein, usually in hospital. Some people continue it at home after a healthcare worker shows them how.
- Doctors may switch you to an antibiotic taken by mouth once you are getting better.
- Tell your doctor if your symptoms are not improving or get worse.
- Tell staff that you are having this medicine before any blood or urine test. People with diabetes should know it can give false results on some urine sugar tests.
- Tell any surgeon or dentist that you are having this medicine.
- It is not expected to affect driving or using machines.
- Never share antibiotics or keep leftovers for later.
Common questions
Can I take piperacillin with tazobactam if I am allergic to penicillin?
No. Piperacillin is a penicillin, so it must not be given to people who are allergic to penicillin. It is also not used if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics. Always tell the doctor and nurse about any allergy.
Why is it given through a drip and not as a tablet?
It is made as a powder that is mixed with liquid and given into a vein. It is used for serious infections, often in hospital. When you get better, your doctor may change you to an antibiotic you take by mouth.
What does tazobactam do?
Some bacteria make a substance (an enzyme) that breaks down penicillin-type antibiotics. Tazobactam blocks this, so piperacillin can keep killing the bacteria.
What should I do if I get diarrhoea?
Mild diarrhoea is common. But tell a doctor straight away if it is severe, watery or bloody, or comes with fever or stomach cramps, even if treatment has already ended. Do not take medicines to stop diarrhoea without asking a doctor first.
Why do doctors save this antibiotic for serious infections?
WHO lists it in the 'Watch' group of antibiotics. These are important medicines with a higher risk of bacteria becoming resistant, so they should only be used when really needed.
Sources (4)
- emc (electronic medicines compendium, UK). Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4 g / 0.5 g powder for solution for infusion - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) | 4726 (2026).
- HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority, Ireland). Package leaflet: Information for the user - Piperacillin/Tazobactam 2 g/0.25 g and 4 g/0.5 g powder for solution for infusion (2022).
- MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine). Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information (2026).
- WHO. eEML - Electronic Essential Medicines List.
Prepared from the sources listed by the MedInfoBase team. General information, not medical advice: it gives no doses. Your doctor or pharmacist decides the medicine and dose for you.
Our condition guides that mention Piperacillin + tazobactam
From our condition guides, written from WHO, NICE and other opened sources. Your doctor decides if Piperacillin + tazobactam is right for you and the dose.
- Pneumonia: amoxicillin is the first choice for most mild pneumonia in children and adults
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Available brands
One brand is shown once per manufacturer; strengths, forms, packs and DRAP registrations remain visible as separate presentations.Official price changes for Piperacillin + tazobactam
6 official price changes across 74 tracked presentations (records from 1 Jul 2024); median change +4.9%; largest +4.9% (Pizrex 2 g + 0.25 g)
Each bar shows how many packs had an official DRAP price change in that month (amber: increase, teal: decrease). The figure above a bar is the median change. Hover or tap a bar for detail; the table below lists the largest changes.
| Brand | Pack | Effective | Old to new | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizrex 2 g + 0.25 g | 1's | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 798.95 to 838.42 | +4.9% |
| Pizrex 4 g + 0.5 g | 1's | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 1,815.42 to 1,905.10 | +4.9% |
| Tazoprid 4 g + 0.5 g | 1's | 6 Oct 2026 | PKR 1,272.12 to 1,334.96 | +4.9% |
| Tazoprid 2 g + 0.25 g | 1's | 6 Oct 2026 | PKR 559.54 to 587.18 | +4.9% |
| Xinalex ram 4.0 g + 0.5 g | 1's | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 1,521.33 to 1,596.48 | +4.9% |
| Zovact 4 g + 0.5 g | 1's | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 1,469.32 to 1,541.90 | +4.9% |
All 41 Piperacillin + tazobactam brands in Pakistan
- Ardcil Horizon Healthcare (pvt.) ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Arezotum Moringa Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Fedzobac Fedro Pharmaceutical Labs Pvt Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Henk Medisave Pharmaceuticals · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Mi-Tazo Aspin Pharma · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4.0 g + 0.5 g injection
- Paciline Solaris Life Sciences Private Limited · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- PENCITAL Healthtek Pvt. Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Penitax Biocare Pharmaceutica · 3 g + 0.375 g infusion
- Penitrax Biocare Pharmaceutica · 2 g + 0.25 g infusion, 4 g + 0.5 g infusion
- PIPBACTA CCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited · 2 g + 0.25 g injection
- Piperataz Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- PIPRAL-T Nimrall Laboratories · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Piprobct De-Mont Research Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 2000 mg + 250 mg injection, 4000 mg + 500 mg injection
- Piptaz Evolution Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 250 mg injection, 4 g + 500 mg injection
- Pizrex PDH Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- PTB Winlet Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Racibac M/s Daneen Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Synibac Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tacip Macter International Limited · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 3 g + 375 mg injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Talzon STALLION PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD · 2 g + 250 mg injection, 4 g + 500 mg injection
- Tanzo Bosch Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 0.250 g injection, 3 g + 0.375 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Taroz Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazbac M/s. Genix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazenix ANEEB PHARMACEUTICAL PVT LIMITED · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazicillin Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazipera Genetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazo-In INVENTOR PHARMA PVT LTD · 2 g + 2.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazocillin Global Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazocin EDTA Wyeth Pakistan Limited · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazonem Medera Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 2 g + 250 mg injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazopip Lucky Core Industries Limited · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazoprid MTI MEDICAL (PVT.) LTD · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazpin Vision Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Taztin Martin Dow Limited · 2.25 g + 2 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Tazur RSK Pharmaceuticals · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Veritaz Indus Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Vicnem Surge Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Vinzat English Pharmaceutical Industries · 2 g + 0.25 g injection, 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Xinalex ram Panacea Pharmaceuticals · 4.0 g + 0.5 g injection
- Zovact Semos Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
- Zoycin Global Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 4 g + 0.5 g injection
Piperacillin + tazobactam in Pakistan: common questions
How many Piperacillin + tazobactam brands are available in Pakistan?
41 brands of Piperacillin + tazobactam are registered in Pakistan, made or imported by 39 companies.
What is the price of Piperacillin + tazobactam 4 g + 0.5 g injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 773 per vial (Tazenix by ANEEB PHARMACEUTICAL PVT LIMITED), the middle (median) price is PKR 1,542 per vial and the highest is PKR 1,905 per vial (Pizrex). These prices are for 38 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Tazenix 1's at PKR 773.
What is the price of Piperacillin + tazobactam 2 g + 0.25 g injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 364 per vial (PIPRAL-T by Nimrall Laboratories), the middle (median) price is PKR 692 per vial and the highest is PKR 838 per vial (Pizrex). These prices are for 29 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is PIPRAL-T 1's at PKR 364.
What is the price of Piperacillin + tazobactam 3 g + 375 mg injection in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 628 per vial (Tanzo by Bosch Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd) and the highest is PKR 735 per vial (Tacip). These prices are for 2 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Tanzo 1's at PKR 628.
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