Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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