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Kocef Benefits & Uses

Kocef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Kocef 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Kocef Related Warnings

Is the use of Kocef safe for pregnant women?

Kocef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Kocef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Kocef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Kocef on the Kidneys?

Kocef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Kocef on the Liver?

Side effects of Kocef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Kocef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Kocef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Kocef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Kocef

Is this Kocef habit forming or addictive?

Kocef is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Kocef only as per medical advice.

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

No, Kocef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Kocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kocef

You can take Kocef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kocef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Kocef

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Kocef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Kocef with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Kocef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Kocef. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Kocef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Kocef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Kocef used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

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

Yes Kocef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Kocef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Kocef 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.