Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Oncef and what is it used for?
Oncef is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Oncef used for diarrhea?
Oncef has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Oncef a cephalosporin?
Yes, Oncef belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Oncef safe for infants?
Safety of Oncef in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Oncef a penicillin?
Oncef is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Oncef cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Oncef. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Oncef cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Oncef. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Oncef.

Q. Does Oncef cure chlamydia?
Oncef is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Oncef contain penicillin?
Oncef is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Oncef cover pseudomonas?
No, Oncef is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Oncef. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Oncef contain sulfur?
No, Oncef does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Oncef cure syphilis?
Oncef is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Oncef cure gonorrhea?
Oncef can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Oncef treat typhoid?
Oncef is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Oncef in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Oncef affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Oncef may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Oncef.

Q. Can I take Oncef with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Oncef and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Oncef and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Oncef and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Oncef with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Oncef and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Oncef with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Oncef as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.