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Anzicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. This medicine contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
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About Anzicef 200mg Tablet
Anzicef 200mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime Proxetil', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative groups of bacteria. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Therefore, it kills the bacteria and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections.
Take this medicine as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience specific 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 Anzicef 200mg Tablet if you have a history of bowel inflammation, kidney or liver problems. Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medications along with Anzicef 200mg Tablet; maintain a 2-3 hour gap between them. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Anzicef 200mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Anzicef 200mg Tablet 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.
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Anzicef 200mg Tablet 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 effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well as aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Anzicef 200mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of a bacterial cell's covering, which is necessary for its survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Anzicef 200mg Tablet has been shown to reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Avoid taking Anzicef 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Before taking Anzicef 200mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney, or liver problems. Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medications along with Anzicef 200mg Tablet, and maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before starting Anzicef 200mg Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Anzicef 200mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Anzicef 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
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Alcohol
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No interaction is found with alcohol. However, it is better to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Anzicef 200mg Tablet. For more information, please consult a healthcare professional.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Anzicef 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil may pass into the breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting Anzicef 200mg Tablet.
Driving
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Anzicef 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver problems before taking Anzicef 200mg Tablet.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment before taking Anzicef 200mg Tablet.
Children
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Anzicef 200mg Tablet should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, Anzicef 200mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 months, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of a bacterial cell's covering, which is necessary for its survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the most commonly reported side effect of Anzicef 200mg Tablet. So, it is advisable to drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy 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.
It is recommended to complete the course of Anzicef 200mg Tablet, even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it incomplete may lead to a severe infection that will stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Anzicef 200mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Anzicef 200mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Anzicef 200mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Anzicef 200mg Tablet. Try to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloating and skin rash. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Anzicef 200mg Tablet should not be taken without consulting the doctor. Anzicef 200mg Tablet is a stronger antibiotic intended for severe infections, and your doctor will prescribe it only if necessary. It is not for viral infections such as the flu. Please consult your doctor so that appropriate medication is prescribed based on your condition.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet is safe if used as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Yes, Anzicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
Anzicef 200mg Tablet usually starts working as soon as you take it. However, it may take a few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
If you do not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment with Anzicef 200mg Tablet, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if the symptoms worsen while using Anzicef 200mg Tablet.
Yes, Anzicef 200mg Tablet may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to studies, it has better tolerance and helps to effectively treat UTI symptoms such as frequent urination, foul smelling urine, vaginal discharge, vaginal irritation, stomach pain, etc. However, it is advisable to take Anzicef 200mg Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.
If you forget to take a dose of Anzicef 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
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