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Orocef Dry Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Orocef Dry Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Orocef Dry Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Orocef Dry Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Orocef Dry Syrup normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Orocef Dry Syrup's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Orocef Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Orocef Dry Syrup contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Orocef Dry Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Orocef Dry Syrup is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Orocef Dry Syrup 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Orocef Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Orocef safely.
Is the use of Orocef Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Orocef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Orocef Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Orocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Orocef Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Orocef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Orocef Dry Syrup on the Heart?
Orocef is completely safe for the heart.
Orocef Dry Syrup 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 Orocef Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orocef Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Orocef Dry Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Orocef Dry Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Orocef Dry Syrup can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Orocef Dry Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Orocef Dry Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Orocef Dry Syrup
Taking Orocef Dry Syrup with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Orocef Dry Syrup
Information about the interaction of Orocef Dry Syrup and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)