Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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