Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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