Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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