Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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