Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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