Cepodem 200 Tablet

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 Drug Information
Manufactured By - Sun Pharmaceutical
Industries Ltd

Packing - 10 tablets in 1 strip

Composition - Cefpodoxime Proxetil

(200mg)

Salt Information – Cefpodoxime Proxetil

 Why Cepodem 200 Tablet
is Prescribed?
Cepodem 200 Tablet Cepodem 200 MG Tablet is a broad-spectrum
antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis,
cystitis, gonococcal infection, etc. caused by bacteria.

Cefpodoxime Proxetil is prescribed for

This drug is a cephalosporin antibiotic. This is basically used for the

treatment of infections. These infections are caused by susceptible strains
of the designated microorganisms.
 Cepodem 200 Tablet
Uses
Cepodem 200 Tablet is highly used

Typical usage of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

This drug is found effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative

bacteria. Therefore this is used for the treatment of the sinusitis, acute otitis
media, and pharyngitis.
 Cepodem 200 Tablet
Dosage
Below are the dosage information for Cepodem 200 Tablet -

Dosage of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

As per the seriousness of the disease and the age of the patient, the dose of the
drug varies.
Adults:

• Maximum: The dose should not be more than 400 mg per day.
• Pneumonia: 200mg afterevery 12hrs for the period of 14 days.
• Bronchitis, sinusitis: 200mg after every 12hrs for the period of 10 days.
• Pharyngitis/tonsillitis: 100mg after every 12hrs for the period of 10 days.
• Skin: 400mg after every 12hrs for the period of 14 days.
 Cepodem 200 Tablet Side-effects
Below are Side-effects of Cepodem 200 Tablet:

Side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil

For many, the drug is boon while it can become a bane for others. This is
because it can cause certain side effects on the body of some patients. Some of
the commonly reported side effects of the drug include; diarrhea, feeling
restless or hyperactive,constipation,tired feeling,flushing (warmth or redness
under your skin),nervousness,dizziness,white patches or sores inside your
mouth or on your lips,stiff or tight muscles,anxiety,spinning sensation,unusual
or unpleasant taste in your mouth,bloating,numbness or tingly
feeling,gas,diaper rash in kids, headache,stomach pain,nausea, itching.
 Cepodem 200 Tablet Use During
Pregnancy
Use of Cepodem 200 Tablet During Pregnancy:

Cepodem 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor
before taking this medicine.
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