Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Allsef Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Allsef 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 Allsef 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, Allsef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Allsef useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Allsef 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 Allsef be taken with azithromycin?
Allsef 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 Allsef be taken with doxycycline?
Allsef 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 Allsef with pseudoephedrine?
Allsef 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 Allsef be taken with naproxen?
Allsef 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 Allsef with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Allsef 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 Allsef expire?
Allsef 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 Allsef help to treat pneumonia?
Allsef 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 Allsef have penicillin in it?
No, Allsef does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

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

Q. Does Allsef cover staphylococci?
Yes, Allsef 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 Allsef make you feel tired?
Allsef use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Allsef, consult your doctor.

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

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