Cefoprox 200 Mg

Cefoprox 200 Mg

Cefoprox 200 Mg Tablet is used for treating mild infections caused by bacteria. Most commonly, Cefoprox 200 Mg is used to treat infections like bronchitis, urinary tract infections, infections that develop in the ear, throat, or nose, and gonorrhea. Cefoprox 200 Mg treats these infections by not bacteria from growing further. Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is available as a tablet and syrup too and is generally taken 12 hours intervals. It can be taken anywhere between 5 – 14 days, depending on the severity of one’s infection.

The information given here is based on the salt and content of Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine. The effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. Cefoprox 200 Mg is advisable to consult an Internal Medicine Specialist before using Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine.

Drug = Cefpodoxime

Strength = 200 Mg

Manufacture = Cipla Ltd

How to take

Take Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Cefoprox 200 Mg/5ml Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Cefoprox 200 Mg

Cefoprox 100 Mg

Side effects

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Dark or Clay-colored stools

Decreased appetite

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive gas in the stomach

Joint pain

Change in taste

Change in color/odor of vaginal discharge

Blurred vision

Warning

Pregnancy = Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine.

Breast-feeding = Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine. If Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary.

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea = Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine in such cases.

Uses

Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is used for the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, a condition characterized by sudden worsening of chronic symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc. associated with chronic bronchitis. Cefoprox 200 Mg medicine is used in the treatment of cystitis, a bladder infection caused by bacteria such as E. coli, Enterococci, Klebsiella pneumonia, etc.