Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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