Cefasul Information

Cefasul is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Cefasul have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Cefasul depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Cefasul include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. While these are the most often observed Cefasul side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefasul normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefasul is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefasul's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefasul related warnings section.

Cefasul is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefasul are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Cefasul may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefasul is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Cefasul Benefits & Uses

Cefasul is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefasul 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Cefasul Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefasul safe for pregnant women?

Cefasul is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefasul safe during breastfeeding?

Cefasul does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefasul on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cefasul. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefasul on the Liver?

Information about safety of Cefasul for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cefasul on the Heart?

Information about safety of Cefasul for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Cefasul with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Furosemide

Gentamicin

Warfarin

Unknown

Probenecid

Cefasul Contraindications

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

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefasul

Is this Cefasul habit forming or addictive?

Cefasul is not addictive in nature.

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

Cefasul will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cefasul is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Cefasul in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cefasul Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefasul

You can take Cefasul with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefasul

Consumption of alcohol and Cefasul together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe