Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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