Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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