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Rocef Benefits & Uses

Rocef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rocef 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Rocef Related Warnings

Is the use of Rocef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Rocef without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Rocef safe during breastfeeding?

Rocef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Rocef on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Rocef on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Rocef on the Heart?

Rocef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Rocef with Other Drugs

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

Rocef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Rocef

Is this Rocef habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Rocef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Rocef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Rocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Rocef

You can take Rocef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Rocef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Rocef

Question about 5 years ago

Does Rocef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Rocef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Rocef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Rocef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Rocef help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rocef can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Rocef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Rocef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Rocef treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Rocef 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.