Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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