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Cepocef 200 mg Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

CEFPODOXIME-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Cepocef 200 mg Tablet

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

In some cases, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause 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 if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. 

Uses of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Bacterial Infections: Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is often prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.<br/> • Sinusitis Treatment: Cepocef 200 mg Tablet can be effective in treating sinusitis, a condition involving the inflammation and infection of the sinus cavities.<br/> • Gonorrhea Treatment: Cepocef 200 mg Tablet can be utilized in the treatment of gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae<br/> • Pneumonia Management: Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may be involved in the management and treatment of pneumonia, especially when caused by susceptible bacteria, helping to alleviate symptoms and speed up recovery.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Cepocef 200 mg Tablet can be taken with food to help reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Cepocef 200 mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

Cepocef 200 mg 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. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

How Cepocef 200 mg Tablet Works

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cepocef 200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Cepocef 200 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cepocef 200 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cepocef 200 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet with the Cholera vaccine may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Cepocef 200 mg Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete your antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cepocef 200 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet with Heparin may enhance the levels or effects of heparin by anticoagulation (preventing blood from clotting).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet can be taken with Heparin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cepocef 200 mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cepocef 200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.

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FAQs

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet . Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe 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 Cepocef 200 mg Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cepocef 200 mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Cepocef 200 mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Cepocef 200 mg Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cepocef 200 mg Tablet .

Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cepocef 200 mg Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cepocef 200 mg Tablet .

No, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Yes, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Yes, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause constipation as a side effect. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet starts working within 2-3 hours. However, it might take a few days to notice the full benefits.

Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Cepocef 200 mg Tablet for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.

Yes, Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet may cause 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.

Cepocef 200 mg Tablet can be taken during pregnant or breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Store Cepocef 200 mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cepocef 200 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - CEP0052

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Reference

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/065462s005lbl.pdf
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698024.html
  3. https://mri.cts-mrp.eu/human/downloads/PT_H_0933_003_FinalPI_3of4.pdf
  4. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/cefpodoxime.html

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