Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Ancef OF Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Ancef of to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Ancef of and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Ancef of can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ancef of an antibiotic?
Yes, Ancef of is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Ancef of a form of penicillin drug?
Ancef of belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Ancef of safe?
Ancef of is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Ancef of a steroid?
Ancef of is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Ancef of safe in G6PD deficiency?
Ancef of is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Ancef of if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Ancef of useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Ancef of is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Ancef of be taken with azithromycin?
Ancef of is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Ancef of be taken with doxycycline?
Ancef of is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Ancef of with pseudoephedrine?
Ancef of is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Ancef of be taken with naproxen?
Ancef of is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Ancef of with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Ancef of is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Ancef of expire?
Ancef of like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Ancef of help to treat pneumonia?
Ancef of is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Ancef of have penicillin in it?
No, Ancef of does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Ancef of cause constipation?
Ancef of is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Ancef of, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Ancef of cover staphylococci?
Yes, Ancef of is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Ancef of make you feel tired?
Ancef of use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Ancef of, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Ancef of?
No drug interactions have been reported when Ancef of is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ancef of with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Ancef of is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.