Cefoprox 200 Mg

Description

Cefoprox 200 MG pill is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of epidemic such as pneumonia, sinusitis, cystitis, gonococcal infection, etc. caused by bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu or viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

CEFOPROX 200 MG Chemical Name

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

CEFOPROX 200 MG Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Uses of CEFOPROX 200 MG

• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
• Cystitis
• Gonococcal Infection
• Pharyngitis

What is CEFOPROX 200 MG?

Cefoprox 200 pill is used to treat certain mild to moderate bacterial epidemic. These include middle ear, throat, skin infections, anus and rectum infections in the women, urinary tract infections, community-acquired pneumonia, sexually transmitted bacterial infection of the urethra and cervix. Cefoprox 200 is also used to treat inflammation of the cavity. It is also used to treat lower respiratory tract infections such as long-term burning of the lungs. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by preventing the formation of an outer layer of the bacteria. This medicine helps by killing the bacteria and removing a bacterial infection from the body.

How CEFOPROX 200 MG working

Cefoprox 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is required for them to survive.

Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose of Cefoprox 200 should be taken immediately when you remember it, skip the dose if its almost time for the next dose. Then continue with the regular schedule. Do not take a twice dose to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

If this happens, the supportive measures and treatment for symptoms should be provided. The artificial blood purifying techniques should be used to remove the excessive level of Cefoprox 200 from the body.

Adverse effects

• diarrhea
• fungal skin rash
• gas formation
• nausea
• vomiting

Precautions And Warnings

cephalosporin allergy

colitis

Before you use Cefoprox 200 Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your health care physician may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporin, or penicillin.

The use of this drug may change Liver enzyme level. This medicine may temporarily increase the level of liver enzymes (aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alkaline phosphatase, lactic acid dehydrogenase in the patients.

The use of Cefoprox 200 pill may change bilirubin. This drug may temporarily increase the level of bilirubin in the patients.

Storage

Store Cefoprox 200 Tablet controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) for tablet. The suspension should be stored in a freezer at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F) after its preparation., and away from moisture. Keep this medicine away from children and pets.