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Clarocef is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Clarocef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Clarocef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Clarocef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Clarocef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Clarocef safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clarocef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clarocef on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Clarocef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Clarocef on the Liver?
Clarocef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Clarocef on the Heart?
You can take Clarocef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clarocef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clarocef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clarocef habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Clarocef is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Clarocef can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Clarocef only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clarocef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clarocef
You can take Clarocef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clarocef
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Clarocef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Clarocef and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Do not self-administer Clarocef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Rarely Clarocef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Clarocef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Discontinuing Clarocef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
