Uses / Indications:
Cefistar Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Pregnancy interaction:
Cefistar Dry Syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Your doctor has prescribed Cefistar to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cefistar and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Cefistar can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Cefistar Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Cefistar Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.
Faq for medicine:
What is Cefistar and what is it used for? : Cefistar is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).|Is Cefistar used for diarrhea? : Cefistar has not been indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. Please talk to your doctor if you have diarrhea before taking any antibiotics.|Is Cefistar a cephalosporin? : Yes, Cefistar belongs to a group of antibiotics called 'cephalosporins'.|Is Cefistar safe for infants? : Safety of Cefistar in children less than 6 months of age (includes premature and newborn infants) has not been established. Please consult your doctor before starting any antibiotics in children.|Is Cefistar a penicillin? : Cefistar is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.|Does Cefistar cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cefistar. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.|Does Cefistar cause constipation? : Constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Cefistar. Please consult your doctor in case you experience constipation while taking Cefistar.|Does Cefistar cure chlamydia? : Cefistar is not effective against chlamydia infections, so, it is not used for its treatment. Please consult your doctor if you have been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection.|Does Cefistar contain penicillin? : Cefistar is a cephalosporin which has an action similar to penicillins but it does not contain any penicillin.|Does Cefistar cover pseudomonas? : No, Cefistar is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Cefistar. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.|Does Cefistar contain sulfur? : No, Cefistar does not contain sulfur. Please check the package leaflet (patient information leaflet) before using any medicine for its contents.|Does Cefistar cure syphilis? : Cefistar is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.|Does Cefistar cure gonorrhea? : Cefistar can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.|Does Cefistar treat typhoid? : Cefistar is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cefistar in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.|Does Cefistar affect birth control? : There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cefistar may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cefistar.|Can I take Cefistar with azithromycin? : No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefistar and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.|Can I take Cefistar and doxycycline together? : No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefistar and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.|Can I take Cefistar with paracetamol? : No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefistar and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.|Can I take Cefistar with folic acid? : Folic acid can be taken with Cefistar as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
