Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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