Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets IP

Product Description

🊠Cefpodoxime 200 mg Tablets

Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

📌 Basic Information

• Generic Name: Cefpodoxime Proxetil

• Strength: 200 mg

• Form: Oral tablet

• Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (3rd generation)

… Common Uses

Cefpodoxime 200 mg is prescribed to treat:

• Respiratory tract infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)

• Throat infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Sinusitis

• Ear infections (otitis media)

• Typhoid fever

• Sexually transmitted infections (e.g., gonorrhea)

🕠Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 200 mg twice daily (every 12 hours), or as directed by a physician

• Take after food to improve absorption

• Course duration: Typically 5 to 14 days depending on the type and severity of infection

📌 Always complete the full course, even if you feel better before finishing it.

šï Side Effects

Common:

• Diarrhea

• Nausea

• Abdominal pain

• Headache

• Rash

Serious (rare):

• Severe allergic reactions (rash, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

• Liver enzyme changes

🚫 Precautions

Tell your doctor if you:

• Are allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins

• Have kidney problems

• Have a history of colitis

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (safe under medical supervision)

🔄 Storage

• Store at room temperature (15“25C)

• Protect from moisture and heat

• Keep out of reach of children

🔠Brand Name Examples (India)

• Cepodem 200

• Orelox 200

• Cefpo 200

• Ceff 200