Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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