Gramfu is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Gramfu also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gramfu depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gramfu as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gramfu are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gramfu is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Gramfu has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gramfu related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Gramfu have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Gramfu may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gramfu is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gramfu is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gramfu is used -
Is the use of Gramfu safe for pregnant women?
Gramfu is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Gramfu safe during breastfeeding?
Gramfu is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gramfu on the Kidneys?
Gramfu rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gramfu on the Liver?
Gramfu is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gramfu on the Heart?
Using Gramfu does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gramfu should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gramfu unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gramfu habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gramfu.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Gramfu as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Gramfu should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gramfu cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Gramfu
Taking Gramfu with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gramfu
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Gramfu with alcohol.
Gramfu is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Gramfu can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
No, Gramfu is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Gramfu can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
No, Gramfu does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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