Cefpil 500mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Psychotropics India Ltd
Composition Cefuroxime (500mg)
Package Size ( 4 Tablet in a strip )
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Cefpil 500mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections affecting the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin and urinary tract - the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. It is also used to treat a sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. This injection kills or stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Cefpil 500mg Tablet
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Cefpil is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.
Q: Is Cefpil a form of penicillin drug?
A: Cefpil belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.
Q: Is Cefpil safe?
A: Cefpil is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q: Is Cefpil a steroid?
A: Cefpil is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.
Q: Is Cefpil safe in G6PD deficiency?
A: Cefpil is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Cefpil if you are G6PD deficient.
Q: Is Cefpil useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil be taken with azithromycin?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil be taken with doxycycline?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil with pseudoephedrine?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil be taken with naproxen?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil expire?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil help to treat pneumonia?
A: Cefpil 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 Cefpil have penicillin in it?
A: No, Cefpil does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.
Q: Can the use of Cefpil cause constipation?
A: Cefpil is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Cefpil, consult your doctor.
Q: Does Cefpil cover staphylococci?
A: Yes, Cefpil 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 Cefpil make you feel tired?
A: Cefpil use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Cefpil, consult your doctor.
Q: Can I take alprazolam with Cefpil?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Cefpil is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Cefpil with ibuprofen?
A: No drug interactions have been reported when Cefpil is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
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