Zefu 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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 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 over 5 years ago

How to take Zefu?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Zefu may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Zefu an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Zefu is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zefu without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Zefu 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 over 5 years ago

Does Zefu cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zefu contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Zefu 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.