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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Oceph and other antibacterial drugs, Oceph should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

Oceph capsules are indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below.

Adults and Adolescents

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains) (see CLINICAL STUDIES ).

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis

caused by Haemophilus influenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Haemophilus parainfluenzae (including β-lactamase producing strains), Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains).

Acute Maxillary Sinusitis

caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains).

NOTE: For information on use in pediatric patients, see Pediatric Use and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION .

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (see CLINICAL STUDIES ).

NOTE: Oceph is effective in the eradication of S. pyogenes from the oropharynx. Oceph has not, however, been studied for the prevention of rheumatic fever following S. pyogenes pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Only intramuscular penicillin has been demonstrated to be effective for the prevention of rheumatic fever.

Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Pediatric Patients

Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

caused by Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible strains only), and Moraxella catarrhalis (including β-lactamase producing strains).

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (see CLINICAL STUDIES ).

NOTE: Oceph is effective in the eradication of S. pyogenes from the oropharynx. Oceph has not, however, been studied for the prevention of rheumatic fever following S. pyogenes pharyngitis/tonsillitis. Only intramuscular penicillin has been demonstrated to be effective for the prevention of rheumatic fever.

Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections

caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including β-lactamase producing strains) and Streptococcus pyogenes.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Oceph is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

WARNINGS

BEFORE THERAPY WITH Oceph IS INSTITUTED, CAREFUL INQUIRY SHOULD BE MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PATIENT HAS HAD PREVIOUS HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS TO Oceph, OTHER CEPHALOSPORINS, PENICILLINS, OR OTHER DRUGS. IF Oceph IS TO BE GIVEN TO PENICILLIN-SENSITIVE PATIENTS, CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED BECAUSE CROSS-HYPERSENSITIVITY AMONG β-LACTAM ANTIBIOTICS HAS BEEN CLEARLY DOCUMENTED AND MAY OCCUR IN UP TO 10% OF PATIENTS WITH A HISTORY OF PENICILLIN ALLERGY. IF AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO Oceph OCCURS, THE DRUG SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED. SERIOUS ACUTE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS MAY REQUIRE TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE AND OTHER EMERGENCY MEASURES, INCLUDING OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS FLUIDS, INTRAVENOUS ANTIHISTAMINES, CORTICOSTEROIDS, PRESSOR AMINES, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, AS CLINICALLY INDICATED.

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including Oceph, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.

C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents.

If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibiotic treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.

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PRECAUTIONS

General

Prescribing Oceph in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.

As with other broad-spectrum antibiotics, prolonged treatment may result in the possible emergence and overgrowth of resistant organisms. Careful observation of the patient is essential. If superinfection occurs during therapy, appropriate alternative therapy should be administered.

Oceph, as with other broad-spectrum antimicrobials, should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of colitis.

In patients with transient or persistent renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min), the total daily dose of Oceph should be reduced because high and prolonged plasma concentrations of Oceph can result following recommended doses (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Information for Patients

Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including Oceph should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Oceph is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Oceph or other antibacterial drugs in the future.

Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum interfere with the absorption of Oceph. If this type of antacid is required during Oceph therapy, Oceph should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the antacid.

Iron supplements, including multivitamins that contain iron, interfere with the absorption of Oceph. If iron supplements are required during Oceph therapy, Oceph should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the supplement.

Diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibiotics which usually ends when the antibiotic is discontinued. Sometimes after starting treatment with antibiotics, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as two or more months after having taken the last dose of the antibiotic. If this occurs, patients should contact their physician as soon as possible.

Drug Interactions

Antacids

Concomitant administration of 300 mg Oceph capsules with 30 mL Maalox® TC suspension reduces the rate (Cmax) and extent (AUC) of absorption by approximately 40%. Time to reach Cmax is also prolonged by 1 hour. There are no significant effects on Oceph pharmacokinetics if the antacid is administered 2 hours before or 2 hours after Oceph. If antacids are required during Oceph therapy, Oceph should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the antacid.

Probenecid

As with other β-lactam antibiotics, probenecid inhibits the renal excretion of Oceph, resulting in an approximate doubling in AUC, a 54% increase in peak Oceph plasma levels, and a 50% prolongation in the apparent elimination t1/2.

Iron Supplements and Foods Fortified With Iron

Concomitant administration of Oceph with a therapeutic iron supplement containing 60 mg of elemental iron or vitamins supplemented with 10 mg of elemental iron reduced extent of absorption by 80% and 31%, respectively. If iron supplements are required during Oceph therapy, Oceph should be taken at least 2 hours before or after the supplement.

The effect of foods highly fortified with elemental iron (primarily iron-fortified breakfast cereals) on Oceph absorption has not been studied.

There have been reports of reddish stools in patients receiving Oceph. In many cases, patients were also receiving iron-containing products. The reddish color is due to the formation of a nonabsorbable complex between Oceph or its breakdown products and iron in the gastrointestinal tract.

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions

A false-positive reaction for ketones in the urine may occur with tests using nitroprusside, but not with those using nitroferricyanide. The administration of Oceph may result in a false-positive reaction for glucose in urine using Clinitest®, Benedict’s solution, or Fehling’s solution. It is recommended that glucose tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions (such as Clinistix® or Tes-Tape®) be used. Cephalosporins are known to occasionally induce a positive direct Coombs’ test.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

The carcinogenic potential of Oceph has not been evaluated. No mutagenic effects were seen in the bacterial reverse mutation assay or point mutation assay at the hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase locus (HGPRT) in V79 Chinese hamster lung cells. No clastogenic effects were observed in vitro in the structural chromosome aberration assay in V79 Chinese hamster lung cells or in vivo in the micronucleus assay in mouse bone marrow. In rats, fertility and reproductive performance were not affected by Oceph at oral doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day (70 times the human dose based on mg/kg/day, 11 times based on mg/m2/day).

Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects

Pregnancy Category B

Oceph was not teratogenic in rats at oral doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day or in rabbits at oral doses up to 10 mg/kg/day (0.7 times the human dose based on mg/kg/day, 0.23 times based on mg/m2/day). Maternal toxicity (decreased body weight gain) was observed in rabbits at the maximum tolerated dose of 10 mg/kg/day without adverse effects on offspring. Decreased body weight occurred in rat fetuses at ≥ 100 mg/kg/day, and in rat offspring at ≥ 32 mg/kg/day. No effects were observed on maternal reproductive parameters or offspring survival, development, behavior, or reproductive function.

There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Labor and Delivery

Oceph has not been studied for use during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

Following administration of single 600 mg doses, Oceph was not detected in human breast milk.

Pediatric Use

Safety and efficacy in neonates and infants less than 6 months of age have not been established. Use of Oceph for the treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis in pediatric patients is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults and adolescents, the similar pathophysiology of acute sinusitis in adult and pediatric patients, and comparative pharmacokinetic data in the pediatric population.

Geriatric Use

Efficacy is comparable in geriatric patients and younger adults. While Oceph has been well-tolerated in all age groups, in clinical trials geriatric patients experienced a lower rate of adverse events, including diarrhea, than younger adults. Dose adjustment in elderly patients is not necessary unless renal function is markedly compromised (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ).

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials

Oceph Capsules

In clinical trials, 5093 adult and adolescent patients (3841 U.S. and 1252 non-U.S.) were treated with the recommended dose of Oceph capsules (600 mg/day). Most adverse events were mild and self-limiting. No deaths or permanent disabilities were attributed to Oceph. One hundred forty-seven of 5093 (3%) patients discontinued medication due to adverse events thought by the investigators to be possibly, probably, or definitely associated with Oceph therapy. The discontinuations were primarily for gastrointestinal disturbances, usually diarrhea or nausea. Nineteen of 5093 (0.4%) patients were discontinued due to rash thought related to Oceph administration.

In the U.S., the following adverse events were thought by investigators to be possibly, probably, or definitely related to Oceph capsules in multiple-dose clinical trials (N=3841 cefdinir-treated patients):


Incidence ≥ 1%


Diarrhea


15%


Vaginal moniliasis


4% of women


Nausea


3%


Headache


2%


Abdominal pain


1%


Vaginitis


1% of women


Incidence < 1%

but > 0.1%


Rash


0.9%


Dyspepsia


0.7%


Flatulence


0.7%


Vomiting


0.7%


Abnormal stools


0.3%


Anorexia


0.3%


Constipation


0.3%


Dizziness


0.3%


Dry mouth


0.3%


Asthenia


0.2%


Insomnia


0.2%


Leukorrhea


0.2% of women


Moniliasis


0.2%


Pruritus


0.2%


Somnolence


0.2%


The following laboratory value changes of possible clinical significance, irrespective of relationship to therapy with Oceph, were seen during clinical trials conducted in the U.S.:


Incidence ≥ 1%


↑Urine leukocytes


2%


↑Urine protein


2%


↑Gamma-glutamyltransferaseN < 3841 for these parameters


1%


↓Lymphocytes, ↑Lymphocytes


1%, 0.2%


↑Microhematuria


1%


Incidence < 1%

but > 0.1%


↑Glucose


0.9%


↑Urine glucose


0.9%


↑White blood cells, ↓White blood cells


0.9%, 0.7%


↑Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)


0.7%


↑Eosinophils


0.7%


↑Urine specific gravity, ↓Urine specific gravity


0.6%, 0.2%


↓Bicarbonate


0.6%


↑Phosphorus, ↓Phosphorus


0.6%, 0.3%


↑Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)


0.4%


↑Alkaline phosphatase


0.3%


↑Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)


0.3%


↓Hemoglobin


0.3%


↑Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs), ↓PMNs


0.3%, 0.2%


↑Bilirubin


0.2%


↑Lactate dehydrogenase


0.2%


↑Platelets


0.2%


↑Potassium


0.2%


↑Urine pH


0.2%

Postmarketing Experience

The following adverse experiences and altered laboratory tests, regardless of their relationship to Oceph, have been reported during extensive postmarketing experience, beginning with approval in Japan in 1991: shock, anaphylaxis with rare cases of fatality, facial and laryngeal edema, feeling of suffocation, serum sickness-like reactions, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, acute hepatitis, cholestasis, fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, jaundice, increased amylase, acute enterocolitis, bloody diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, melena, pseudomembranous colitis, pancytopenia, granulocytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemolytic anemia, acute respiratory failure, asthmatic attack, drug-induced pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, fever, acute renal failure, nephropathy, bleeding tendency, coagulation disorder, disseminated intravascular coagulation, upper GI bleed, peptic ulcer, ileus, loss of consciousness, allergic vasculitis, possible cefdinir-diclofenac interaction, cardiac failure, chest pain, myocardial infarction, hypertension, involuntary movements, and rhabdomyolysis.

Cephalosporin Class Adverse Events

The following adverse events and altered laboratory tests have been reported for cephalosporin-class antibiotics in general:

Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, renal dysfunction, toxic nephropathy, hepatic dysfunction including cholestasis, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, hemorrhage, false-positive test for urinary glucose, neutropenia, pancytopenia, and agranulocytosis. Pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may begin during or after antibiotic treatment (see WARNINGS ).

Several cephalosporins have been implicated in triggering seizures, particularly in patients with renal impairment when the dosage was not reduced (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and OVERDOSAGE ). If seizures associated with drug therapy occur, the drug should be discontinued. Anticonvulsant therapy can be given if clinically indicated.

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OVERDOSAGE

Information on Oceph overdosage in humans is not available. In acute rodent toxicity studies, a single oral 5600 mg/kg dose produced no adverse effects. Toxic signs and symptoms following overdosage with other β-lactam antibiotics have included nausea, vomiting, epigastric distress, diarrhea, and convulsions. Hemodialysis removes Oceph from the body. This may be useful in the event of a serious toxic reaction from overdosage, particularly if renal function is compromised.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dosage and duration of treatment for infections in adults and adolescents are described in the following chart; the total daily dose for all infections is 600 mg. Once-daily dosing for 10 days is as effective as b.i.d. dosing. Once-daily dosing has not been studied in pneumonia or skin infections; therefore, Oceph capsules should be administered twice daily in these infections. Oceph capsules may be taken without regard to meals.


Type of Infection


Dosage


Duration


Community-Acquired Pneumonia


300 mg q12h


10 days


Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis


300 mg q12h

or

600 mg q24h


5 to 10 days

10 days


Acute Maxillary Sinusitis


300 mg q12h

or

600 mg q24h


10 days

10 days


Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis


300 mg q12h

or

600 mg q24h


5 to 10 days

10 days


Uncomplicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections


300 mg q12h


10 days

Patients With Renal Insufficiency

For adult patients with creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min, the dose of Oceph should be 300 mg given once daily.

Creatinine clearance is difficult to measure in outpatients. However, the following formula may be used to estimate creatinine clearance (CLcr) in adult patients. For estimates to be valid, serum creatinine levels should reflect steady-state levels of renal function.


Males:


CLcr =


(weight) (140 – age)


(72) (serum creatinine)


Females:


CLcr =


0.85 x above value


where creatinine clearance is in mL/min, age is in years, weight is in kilograms, and serum creatinine is in mg/dL.(3)


The following formula may be used to estimate creatinine clearance in pediatric patients:


CLcr = K x


body length or height


serum creatinine


where K=0.55 for pediatric patients older than 1 year(4) and 0.45 for infants (up to 1 year).(5)


In the above equation, creatinine clearance is in mL/min/1.73 m2, body length or height is in centimeters, and serum creatinine is in mg/dL.

For pediatric patients with a creatinine clearance of < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, the dose of Oceph should be 7 mg/kg (up to 300 mg) given once daily.

Patients on Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis removes Oceph from the body. In patients maintained on chronic hemodialysis, the recommended initial dosage regimen is a 300 mg or 7 mg/kg dose every other day. At the conclusion of each hemodialysis session, 300 mg (or 7 mg/kg) should be given. Subsequent doses (300 mg or 7 mg/kg) are then administered every other day.

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HOW SUPPLIED

Oceph capsules, containing 300 mg Oceph, are blue, opaque hard gelatin capsules imprinted with “Sandoz 663” and are supplied as follows:

NDC 67253-011-06 in bottles of 60 capsules

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F).

CLINICAL STUDIES

Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

In a controlled, double-blind study in adults and adolescents conducted in the U.S., Oceph b.i.d. was compared with cefaclor 500 mg t.i.d.. Using strict evaluability and microbiologic/clinical response criteria 6 to 14 days posttherapy, the following clinical cure rates, presumptive microbiologic eradication rates, and statistical outcomes were obtained:


Oceph b.i.d .


Cefaclor t.i.d .


Outcome


Clinical Cure Rates


150/187


147/186 (79%)


Oceph equivalent

to control


Eradication Rates


Overall


177/195 (91%)


184/200 (92%)


Oceph equivalent

to control


S. pneumoniae


31/31 (100%)


35/35 (100%)


H. influenzae


55/65 (85%)


60/72 (83%)


M. catarrhalis


10/10 (100%)


11/11 (100%)


H. parainfluenzae


81/89 (91%)


78/82 (95%)


In a second controlled, investigator-blind study in adults and adolescents conducted primarily in Europe, Oceph b.i.d. was compared with amoxicillin/clavulanate 500/125 mg t.i.d. Using strict evaluability and clinical response criteria 6 to 14 days posttherapy, the following clinical cure rates, presumptive microbiologic eradication rates, and statistical outcomes were obtained:


Oceph b.i.d .


Amoxicillin/

Clavulanate t.i.d .


Outcome


Clinical Cure Rates


83/104 (80%)


86/97 (89%)


Oceph not equivalent

to control


Eradication Rates


Overall


85/96 (89%)


84/90 (93%)


Oceph equivalent

to control


S. pneumonia


42/44 (95%)


43/44 (98%)


H. influenzae


26/35 (74%)


21/26 (81%)


M. catarrhalis


6/6 (100%)


8/8 (100%)


H. parainfluenzae


11/11 (100%)


12/12 (100%)

Streptococcal Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

In four controlled studies conducted in the United States, Oceph was compared with 10 days of penicillin in adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. Two studies (one in adults and adolescents, the other in pediatric patients) compared 10 days of Oceph q.d. or b.i.d. to penicillin 250 mg or 10 mg/kg q.i.d. Using strict evaluability and microbiologic/clinical response criteria 5 to 10 days posttherapy, the following clinical cure rates, microbiologic eradication rates, and statistical outcomes were obtained:


Study


Efficacy

Parameter


Oceph

q.d .


Oceph

b.i.d .


Penicillin

q.i.d .


Outcome


Adults/

Adolescents


Eradication of S. pyogenes Clinical Cure Rates


192/210

(91%)


199/217

(92%)


181/217

(83%)


Oceph superior to control


199/210

(95%)


209/217

(96%)


193/217

(89%)


Oceph superior to control


Pediatric Patients


Eradication of S. pyogenes Clinical Cure Rates


215/228

(94%)


214/227

(94%)


159/227

(70%)


Oceph superior to control


222/228

(97%)


218/227

(96%)


196/227

(86%)


Oceph superior to control


Two studies (one in adults and adolescents, the other in pediatric patients) compared 5 days of Oceph b.i.d. to 10 days of penicillin 250 mg or 10 mg/kg q.i.d.. Using strict evaluability and microbiologic/clinical response criteria 4 to 10 days posttherapy, the following clinical cure rates, microbiologic eradication rates, and statistical outcomes were obtained:


Study


Efficacy

Parameter


Oceph

b.i.d .


Penicillin

q.i.d .


Outcome


Adults/

Adolescents


Eradication of S. pyogenes Clinical Cure Rates


193/218 (89%)


176/214 (82%)


Oceph equivalent to control


194/218 (89%)


181/214 (85%)


Oceph equivalent to control


Pediatric Patients


Eradication of S. pyogenes Clinical Cure Rates


176/196 (90%)


135/193 (70%)


Oceph superior to control


179/196 (91%)


173/193 (90%)


Oceph equivalent to control

REFERENCES


Maalox® is a registered trademark of Rhone-Poulenc Rorer.

Clinistix® and Clinitest® are a registered trademarks of Miles Diagnostics.

Tes-Tape® is a registered trademark of Lilly.

Iss. 02-14M

46129583

Manufactured For:

DAVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Fort Lee, NJ 07024, USA

By Sandoz GmbH in Austria

NDC 67253-011-06

Oceph

CAPSULES

300 mg

60 capsules (Blue) Rx only

DAVA®

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References

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  2. Dailymed."CEFDINIR: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. "cefdinir". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Oceph?

Depending on the reaction of the Oceph after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Oceph not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Oceph addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

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