Keroxine 1.5 Gm Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Keroxine Information

Keroxine is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Other than this, Keroxine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Keroxine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Keroxine have been listed ahead. These side effects of Keroxine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keroxine is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Keroxine related warnings talks about Keroxine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Keroxine contraindications section.

Besides this, Keroxine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Keroxine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Keroxine Benefits & Uses

Keroxine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Keroxine 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	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Keroxine Side Effects

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

Keroxine Related Warnings

Is the use of Keroxine safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Keroxine in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Keroxine safe during breastfeeding?

Keroxine does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Keroxine on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Keroxine on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Keroxine on the Heart?

You can take Keroxine without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Keroxine with Other Drugs

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

Keroxine Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Keroxine

Is this Keroxine habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Keroxine is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Keroxine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Keroxine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Keroxine

It is safe to take Keroxine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Keroxine

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Keroxine

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Keroxine?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Keroxine may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Keroxine safe to use?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Keroxine is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Keroxine treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Keroxine 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Keroxine cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Keroxine does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Keroxine is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Keroxine treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Keroxine can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.