Rocef

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Rocef Information

Rocef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Rocef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rocef. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Rocef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Rocef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Rocef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Rocef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Rocef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Rocef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Rocef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Rocef Benefits & Uses

Rocef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rocef Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Tonsillitis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Rocef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Rocef is used -

Rocef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Rocef safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Rocef without worrying about any side effects.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Rocef safe during breastfeeding?


    Rocef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Rocef on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Rocef on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Rocef on the Liver?


    Using Rocef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Rocef on the Heart?


    Rocef is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Rocef with Other Drugs

Rocef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -



Rocef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Rocef

  • Is this Rocef habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Rocef is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Rocef, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Rocef can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Rocef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Rocef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Rocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Rocef


    You can take Rocef with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Rocef


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Rocef with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Rocef

Question over 4 years ago

Does Rocef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Rocef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Rocef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Rocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 4 years ago

Does Rocef help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rocef can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Rocef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Rocef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Rocef treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rocef can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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