Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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