Celfee: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Celfee Information

Celfee is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Celfee also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Celfee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Celfee have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Celfee are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Celfee's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Celfee has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Celfee related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Celfee have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Celfee have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Celfee is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Celfee Benefits & Uses
Celfee Dosage & How to Take
Celfee Side Effects
Celfee Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Celfee with Other Drugs
Celfee Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Celfee
Celfee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Celfee Benefits & Uses

Celfee is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Celfee 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg 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: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Celfee Side Effects

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

Celfee Related Warnings

Is the use of Celfee safe for pregnant women?

Celfee is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Celfee safe during breastfeeding?

Celfee is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Celfee on the Kidneys?

Celfee rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Celfee on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Celfee on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Celfee on the Heart?

Celfee is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Celfee with Other Drugs

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

Celfee Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Celfee

Is this Celfee habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Celfee 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 Celfee as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Celfee 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?

There is no benefit of taking Celfee for mental disorders.

No

Celfee Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Celfee

Taking Celfee with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Celfee

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Celfee

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Celfee treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Celfee can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Celfee an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Celfee is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Celfee work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Celfee 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. Celfee 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 5 years ago

Can Celfee cause diarrhoea?

Yes, Celfee has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Celfee?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Celfee is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.