Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Cedro cf and what is it used for?
Cedro cf is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Cedro cf used for diarrhea?
Cedro cf has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Cedro cf a cephalosporin?
Yes, Cedro cf belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Cedro cf safe for infants?
Safety of Cedro cf in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Cedro cf a penicillin?
Cedro cf is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Cedro cf cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cedro cf. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Cedro cf cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Cedro cf. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Cedro cf.

Q. Does Cedro cf cure chlamydia?
Cedro cf is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Cedro cf contain penicillin?
Cedro cf is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Cedro cf cover pseudomonas?
No, Cedro cf is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Cedro cf. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Cedro cf contain sulfur?
No, Cedro cf does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Cedro cf cure syphilis?
Cedro cf is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Cedro cf cure gonorrhea?
Cedro cf can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Cedro cf treat typhoid?
Cedro cf is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cedro cf in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Cedro cf affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cedro cf may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cedro cf.

Q. Can I take Cedro cf with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Cedro cf and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cedro cf and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Cedro cf and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cedro cf with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Cedro cf and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cedro cf with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Cedro cf as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.