Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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