Cefarun 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefarun Benefits & Uses

Cefarun is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Cefarun 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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefarun Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefarun safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Cefarun has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Cefarun safe during breastfeeding?

Cefarun can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefarun on the Kidneys?

Cefarun may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefarun on the Liver?

Cefarun may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefarun on the Heart?

Cefarun may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cefarun with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Cefarun Contraindications

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

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cefarun

Is this Cefarun habit forming or addictive?

Cefarun does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefarun since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Cefarun is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Cefarun in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cefarun Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefarun

It is safe to take Cefarun with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefarun

Information about the interaction of Cefarun and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefarun

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefarun with doxycycline?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Cefarun and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Cefarun?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Cefarun is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cefarun safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Cefarun is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefarun cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefarun can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefarun help in preventing cold?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Cefarun does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.