Take Rocephin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Rocephin is injected into a muscle or as an infusion into a vein (IV).
A healthcare provider will give you this injection when Rocephin is used to prevent infection from surgery.
You may be shown how to use the injection at home to treat an infection. Rocephin is sometimes given for up to 14 days.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
An IV injection must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 30 minutes to complete.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Rocephin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Do not mix Rocephin in the same injection with other antibiotics, or with any diluent that contains calcium, including a TPN (total parenteral nutrition) solution.
If you use other injectable medications, be sure to flush your intravenous catheter between injections of each medication.
Rocephin can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Rocephin.
Rocephin is usually mixed with a diluent to prepare it for use. Mixed medicine must be used within a certain number of hours or days. This will depend on the diluent and how you store the mixture (at room temperature, in a refrigerator, or frozen). Carefully follow the mixing and storage instructions provided with your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions.
If your medicine was provided in a frozen form, thaw it in a refrigerator or at room temperature. Do not warm in a microwave or boiling water. Use the medicine as soon as possible after thawing it. Do not refreeze.
Use a needle and syringe only once and then place them in a puncture-proof "sharps" container. Follow state or local laws about how to dispose of this container. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
 Detailed Rocephin dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
