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Gudcef Plus Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CEFPODOXIME-200MG + OFLOXACIN-200MG

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits:

Gudcef Plus Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infections, and ear and eye infections. Gudcef Plus Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required for DNA replication, transcription and repair. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Gudcef Plus Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections. Gudcef Plus Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

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Gudcef Plus Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc.

Gudcef Plus Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase, which is required to produce DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby killing the bacteria. Together, Gudcef Plus Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Avoid taking magnesium and aluminium-containing antacids along with Gudcef Plus Tablet . Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between both.

Do not take Gudcef Plus Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, which means antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Diarrhoea is the most reported common side effect of Gudcef Plus Tablet . So, it is advisable to drink lots of water and fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Gudcef Plus Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Gudcef Plus Tablet , preferably with food. Taking Gudcef Plus Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Gudcef Plus Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, and it is not used for viral infections.

No, there is no evidence that Gudcef Plus Tablet is addictive.

Gudcef Plus Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The duration of treatment will be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.

Gudcef Plus Tablet should be taken orally. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew, break or crush.

Gudcef Plus Tablet should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

You should not stop taking Gudcef Plus Tablet even though you feel better as it may cause the infection to recur. Complete the duration of treatment as prescribed by the doctor to get its full benefits.

Take the missed dose of Gudcef Plus Tablet as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose take your regular dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Consult the doctor if you don't feel better even after completing the duration of treatment with Gudcef Plus Tablet . Also, let your doctor know if any symptoms are worsening while taking Gudcef Plus Tablet .

The side effects of Gudcef Plus Tablet include dizziness, pain in the lower legs, loss of appetite, neck pain, headache, and stomach pain. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.