Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Bigcef Tablet DT
Your doctor has prescribed Bigcef 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 Bigcef 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, Bigcef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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