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

Zefu Information

Zefu is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Other than this, Zefu has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Zefu is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

While these are the most often observed Zefu side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zefu go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zefu is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zefu related warnings talks about Zefu's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zefu contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Zefu with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Zefu Benefits & Uses

Zefu is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zefu 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zefu Side Effects

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

Zefu Related Warnings

Is the use of Zefu safe for pregnant women?

Zefu is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zefu safe during breastfeeding?

Zefu does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefu on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zefu on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Zefu on the Liver?

Zefu does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zefu on the Heart?

Zefu is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zefu with Other Drugs

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

Zefu Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Zefu

Is this Zefu habit forming or addictive?

Zefu is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zefu. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zefu only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Zefu for mental disorders.

No

Zefu Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zefu

Taking Zefu with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefu

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zefu and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zefu

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zefu affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Zefu 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zefu cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Zefu does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Zefu.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zefu affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Zefu might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zefu cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Zefu does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Zefu. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.