Rocephin Injection IM 1g

Rocephin Injection Uses

Rocephin injection contains Ceftriaxone as the active ingredient. It is a type of cephalosporin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, etc. Rocephin injection is for intramuscular use only and should not be administered in any other way.

Rocephin Injection IM 1g formula

• Ceftriaxone

Available forms

• Injection

Risks and warnings

Generally, Rocephin injection is well tolerated. However, you should know its risks and warnings so that you do not take it when the risk is greater than the benefit.

When your healthcare provider prescribes you any medication, they do so based on the risk versus benefit ratio. Therefore you should give a complete medication and medical history to your healthcare provider. In this way, you can avoid the adverse effects of certain medications.

The risks and warnings associated with Rocephin injection are:

• Pregnancy or Breastfeeding:

Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctor before taking Rocephin injection.

• Hypersensitivity:

Patients allergic to Ceftriaxone shouldn’t use Rocephin Injection.

How to use Rocephin Injection IM 1g?

• This medicine is administered by injection via intramuscular (IM) route only
• The injection should be administered by or under the supervision of a health care professional
•  The frequency and dosage depends on your symptoms and response to the treatment
• Make sure you are prepared and fully understand the administration procedure if you want to self-administer the medication
• Do not use it if the bottle appears to be damaged or there's any discoloration or particles in the liquid
• Do not use it after the expiration date
• If you experience any side effects after getting the injection, let your doctor know

Rocephin Injection Side Effects

The common side effects of Rocephin injection are:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Stomach upset

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture