Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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