Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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