Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2822

USA Brand Name

Vantin

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Cefpodoxime

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime)

## What Is The Generic Name For Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT:

Cefpodoxime is the generic version for Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

Vantin

## About Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT contains an active ingredient Cefpodoxime 100 mg, which is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used to prevent infections after surgery. You may buy it from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT.It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT contains an active ingredient, Cefpodoxime 100 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT is used in several Bacterial Infections:

Urinary Tract Infection

Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

Soft-tissue Infection

Genital Infection

Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Bronchitis

Gonococcal infection

## How Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime) Works:

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime) is an antibiotic which kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.

## Before You Use Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Cefpodoxime

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

You should avoid taking alcohol

Avoid taking Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT with Blood thinners

You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

You should avoid Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT if you:

Have severe Diarrhea or Bloody Stool

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are on blood thinners

Get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing

Have hypersensitivity or Allergy

Have severe kidney/Liver Disease

Are Pregnant/breastfeeding women

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT contains Cefpodoxime 200 mg which is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor before use and always ask for the frequency and dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT at a fixed time with food to avoid stomach upset. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed.

## How Much Of The Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT.

## How To Take The Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime):

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT dose should be taken at a fixed time routinely. Swallow the tablet as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime)

You are always advised to take Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect the overdose Symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT (Cefpodoxime)

Nausea/Vomiting

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Dark or clay colored stools

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Dizziness

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Blurred Vision

Indigestion

Redness of skin

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

The medicines you are already taking may interact with Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Esomeprazole

Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

Entecavir

It interacts with diseased conditions like:

Colitis

Impaired Kidney/ Liver functions

It may interfere with the Coomb’s Test.

## Warning And Precaution:

Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT should be used very cautiously in:

Allergy to Cefpodoxime

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Impaired Kidney/Liver Function

Drug Resistance

It is not recommended in Breastfeeding/Pregnant women and infants less than 2 months of age.

Consult your doctor to get best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Do not stop Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

## Storage :

Store the Cefoprox 100 Mg Tablet DT at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.