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Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea, anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. This medicine contains cefpodoxime and clavulanic acid which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, dizziness, and headache.
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About Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is a combination of two antibiotics, Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup helps to treat bacterial infections.
Take Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. 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.
Before starting Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you are breastfeeding as Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
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Medicinal Benefits
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup helps to treat bacterial infections. Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.
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Drug Warnings
Before starting Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup should not be given to patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance (the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption). Consult your doctor before taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you have colitis (colon inflammation), if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup causes dizziness, so drive with caution.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
Avoid the usage of tobacco.
Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps with indigestion. Therefore, you should take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
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Alcohol
Caution
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup to prevent unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup may pass into breast milk. Avoid taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you are breastfeeding unless prescribed.
Driving
Caution
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup may cause dizziness. Drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.
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Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is used to treat bacterial infections.
Do not take Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup contains Cefpodoxime proxetil and Clavulanic acid. Cefpodoxime proxetil works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby killing the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup helps to treat bacterial infections.
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup may cause Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD). Treatment with antibiotics alters the normal flora leading to overgrowth of Clostridium difficile; this causes diarrhoea. Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not stop taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup for as long as it has been prescribed for you. Talk to your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup.
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup starts begins to work immediately after taking it, but it may take few days to kill all the harmful bacteria.
Contact your doctor if you don’t get better after using Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup for prescribed duration. Also, inform your doctor if your symptoms worsen while using Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup.
No, you cannot stop taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup when you feel better. Complete the full treatment prescribed by your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause symptoms to reoccur.
Yes, the use of Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup can cause serious side effects rarely. If you experience yellowing of eyes and skin, bloody diarrhoea, skin discolouration or bruising, widespread rash, shortness of breath, fever and skin peeling, consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup can cause allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, swelling, difficulty in breathing. If you experience any of these symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Yes, the use of Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup is considered harmful if you have any allergic reactions to any antibiotic or if you have liver damage. You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup to avoid drug interactions. It may interact with other medicines as, anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-gout (probenecid), diuretics (e.g. furosemide), and vitamin supplements (calcium, vitamin D). Consult a physician before taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup if you have colitis (colon inflammation) and if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
No, you cannot take oral contraceptive pills while taking Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup as it may cause reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Therefore, take your doctor’s advice about the suitable birth control method. Do not self-medicate.
No, taking higher doses than recommended dose can increase the side effects. Therefore, do not exceed recommended daily dose. Take it as advised by your doctor only.
Store Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup below 25°C in a dry and dark place. Do not refrigerate. Keep it out of reach of children.
Cefoprox CV 50 mg/31.25 mg Dry Syrup causes side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Please, consult the doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.
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