Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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