Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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