Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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