Orocef 200 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Orocef Information

Orocef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Orocef have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Orocef. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Orocef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Orocef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Orocef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Orocef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Orocef related warnings section.

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

Additionally, Orocef may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Orocef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Orocef Benefits & Uses
Orocef Dosage & How to Take
Orocef Side Effects
Orocef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Orocef with Other Drugs
Orocef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Orocef
Orocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Orocef Benefits & Uses

Orocef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Orocef 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orocef Related Warnings

Is the use of Orocef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Orocef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Orocef safe during breastfeeding?

Orocef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Orocef on the Kidneys?

Orocef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Orocef on the Liver?

Orocef is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Orocef on the Heart?

Orocef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Orocef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Orocef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Orocef

Is this Orocef habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Orocef.

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

After taking Orocef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Orocef only on doctor's advice.

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

Orocef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Orocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orocef

Taking Orocef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orocef

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Orocef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Orocef

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Orocef treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Orocef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Orocef over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Orocef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Orocef with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Orocef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Orocef with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Orocef can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Orocef cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.