Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called ‘cephalosporins’ used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s contains ‘Cefpodoxime Proxetil’ which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and negative groups of bacteria. It works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
Take this medicine as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Talk to your doctor before taking Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s if you have had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s; maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called ‘cephalosporins’ used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It is composed of Cefpodoxime Proxetil. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Cepodem 200 Tablet 10’s has been shown to reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Directions for Use
Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CEPODEM TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
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HOW TO USE CEPODEM TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cepodem 200 Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW CEPODEM TABLET WORKS
Cepodem 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
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