Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Zestocef and what is it used for?
Zestocef is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Q. Is Zestocef used for diarrhea?
Zestocef has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Zestocef a cephalosporin?
Yes, Zestocef belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.

Q. Is Zestocef safe for infants?
Safety of Zestocef in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.

Q. Is Zestocef a penicillin?
Zestocef is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Q. Does Zestocef cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea is a common side effect of Zestocef. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

Q. Does Zestocef cause constipation?
Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Zestocef. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Zestocef.

Q. Does Zestocef cure chlamydia?
Zestocef is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Zestocef contain penicillin?
Zestocef is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.

Q. Does Zestocef cover pseudomonas?
No, Zestocef is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Zestocef. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Q. Does Zestocef contain sulfur?
No, Zestocef does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.

Q. Does Zestocef cure syphilis?
Zestocef is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Q. Does Zestocef cure gonorrhea?
Zestocef can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Zestocef treat typhoid?
Zestocef is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Zestocef in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

Q. Does Zestocef affect birth control?
There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Zestocef may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Zestocef.

Q. Can I take Zestocef with azithromycin?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Zestocef and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zestocef and doxycycline together?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Zestocef and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zestocef with paracetamol?
No interactions have been clinically observed between Zestocef and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zestocef with folic acid?
Folic acid can be taken with Zestocef as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.