Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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