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Cefam Benefits & Uses

Cefam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefam is used -

Cefam Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefam safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefam in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefam safe during breastfeeding?

Cefam is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefam on the Kidneys?

Cefam rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefam on the Liver?

Using Cefam does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefam on the Heart?

Cefam is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefam with Other Drugs

Cefam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefam

Is this Cefam habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefam has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefam, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefam can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefam is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Cefam is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefam

You can take Cefam with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefam

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefam.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefam

Question about 6 years ago

How does Cefam work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefam contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefam is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefam with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefam can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefam along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefam cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefam covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefam.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefam treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefam can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Cefam cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefam does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefam. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.