Cefom

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefom can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefom along with ibuprofen. 

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cefom might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Cefom is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Cefom contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against a wide variety of 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 a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefom is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefom can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefom might treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is the excessive growth of bacteria in the vagina. Scientific evidence suggests that it can be used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.