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Cefistar Benefits & Uses

Cefistar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Cefistar 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefistar Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefistar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefistar safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cefistar safe during breastfeeding?

Cefistar does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Kidneys?

Cefistar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Liver?

Cefistar is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Heart?

Cefistar is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefistar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefistar Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefistar

Is this Cefistar habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefistar is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefistar as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefistar only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cefistar for mental disorders.

No

Cefistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefistar

Taking Cefistar with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefistar

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefistar with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefistar

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefistar with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Cefistar with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefistar on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Cefistar in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefistar treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefistar is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefistar over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefistar over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefistar with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefistar and doxycyclin 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.