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

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet Information

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Orocef 200 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Orocef 200 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Orocef 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Orocef 200 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Orocef 200 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet 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 200 Mg Tablet 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 200 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Orocef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Orocef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Orocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Orocef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Orocef is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orocef 200 Mg Tablet 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 200 Mg Tablet

Is this Orocef 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Orocef 200 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orocef 200 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Orocef 200 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Orocef 200 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orocef 200 Mg Tablet

Taking Orocef 200 Mg Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orocef 200 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Orocef 200 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Orocef 200 Mg Tablet

Question over 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 over 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 5 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 over 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 over 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.