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Cefistar Benefits & Uses

Cefistar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Cefistar 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: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefistar Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefistar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefistar without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Cefistar safe during breastfeeding?

Cefistar does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Kidneys?

Cefistar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Liver?

Cefistar is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefistar on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefistar for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefistar with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefistar Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefistar

Is this Cefistar habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cefistar.

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

After taking Cefistar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefistar can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Cefistar cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefistar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefistar

Taking Cefistar with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefistar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefistar.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefistar

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefistar with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Cefistar with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefistar on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Cefistar in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefistar treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefistar is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefistar over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefistar over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefistar with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefistar and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.