Oceph Benefits & Uses

Oceph is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Tonsillitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Ear Infection
Skin Infections

Oceph 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 7 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Oceph Related Warnings

Is the use of Oceph safe for pregnant women?

Oceph is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Oceph safe during breastfeeding?

Oceph is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Oceph on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Oceph on the Liver?

Oceph is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Oceph on the Heart?

Oceph is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Oceph with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium Carbonate

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Probenecid

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Magnesium hydroxide

Magaldrate

Oceph Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Oceph

Is this Oceph habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Oceph.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Oceph is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Oceph Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Oceph

Some foods when eaten with Oceph can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Oceph

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

Unknown