Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ceftriaxone Sodium
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01DD04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Rocmax?
infection
prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cephalosporin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group
Ceftriaxone (Na) also known as Ceftriaxone. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Cephalosporin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Cephalosporin-3rd Gen pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ceftriaxone (Na) is 554.60. It is weakly acidic drug.
How to Take It
1
Adult · 0.5-2 pre-operatively for prophylaxis against infection in surgery.
1 g — 24 hourly
2
Adult · IM
0.25 to 0.5 g — As recommended.
3
Adult · IV,IM
1 to 2 g — 24 hourly
Once daily or in two divided doses. Max. dose: 4 g/day. Given by IV infusion over atleast 30 minutes.
4
Child · For prevention of secondary cases of mennigococcal meningitis
0 to 125 mg — As recommended.
5
Child · Intra Venous
20 to 50 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For serve infections up to 80mg/kg daily should be given
Safety Alerts
You should not take ceftriaxone if you are allergic to cefazolin or any other cephalosporin antibiotic ( cefdinir , cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others)
Do not use ceftriaxone in a child without a doctor's advice , and never give more than the child's prescribed dose
Ceftriaxone injection could be dangerous when given to a newborn baby with any intravenous medicines that contain calcium, including total parental nutrition (TPN)
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease
gallbladder disease
Important Warnings
You should not use ceftriaxone if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (Omnicef, Keflex, and others)
Do not use ceftriaxone in a child without a doctor's advice , and never give more than the child's prescribed dose
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning in your eyesskin painred or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Ceftriaxone may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)new signs of infection (feverchillssweating)nauseavomitingpain in your upper stomach that spreads to your backpale or yellowed skin
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: fluconazole
vancomycin
or other injected (IV) antibiotics. This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect ceftriaxone
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 191.97
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 191.97
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