Meronem (generic name: meropenem; brand names include: Merrem) is a broad-spectrum injectable antibiotic.

Meronem is used in the treatment of moderate to severe bacterial infections including:

pneumonia
abdominal infections
septicaemia
lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients
bacterial meningitis
skin and skin structure infections
bladder, kidney and womb infections

Injectable Meronem is available in 1 g packs manufactured by Astra Zeneca.

Recommendations

Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use your medicine exactly as directed.

Precautions

Tell your doctor before using Meronem, if:

you are allergic to any medicines;
you have any serious medical conditions;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: meropenem.