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

Yes, Cephbid might help in acne. It is used for the treatment of acne vulgaris along with other antibiotics before treating with isotretinoin. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cephbid might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cephbid might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Cephbid does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Cephbid is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cephbid can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.