Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Cifigold and what is it used for?
Cifigold 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 Cifigold used for diarrhea?
Cifigold has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

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

Q. Is Cifigold safe for infants?
Safety of Cifigold 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 Cifigold a penicillin?
Cifigold 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 Cifigold cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cifigold. 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 Cifigold cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Cifigold. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Cifigold.

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

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

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

Q. Does Cifigold cure syphilis?
Cifigold 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 Cifigold cure gonorrhea?
Cifigold 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 Cifigold treat typhoid?
Cifigold is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cifigold 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 Cifigold affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cifigold may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cifigold.

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Cifigold with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Cifigold 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.