Cefa 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefa Information

Cefa is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefa have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefa can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

The section on Cefa contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Cefa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefa, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Cefa Benefits & Uses

Cefa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefa 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

Cefa Side Effects

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

Cefa Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefa safe for pregnant women?

Cefa is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefa safe during breastfeeding?

Cefa does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefa on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Cefa on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefa on the Heart?

Using Cefa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefa with Other Drugs

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

Cefa Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefa

Is this Cefa habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefa has not been reported.

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

After taking Cefa you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Cefa is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefa

Taking Cefa with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefa

Information about the interaction of Cefa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefa

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefa treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefa treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefa can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Cefa work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefa 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. Cefa 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Cefa without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Cefa 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Cefa cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefa does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefa. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.