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About Greatcef 200 mg Tablet
Greatcef 200 mg 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.
Greatcef 200 mg 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.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medications along with Greatcef 200 mg Tablet ; maintain a 2-3 hour gap between them. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Greatcef 200 mg Tablet . Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Greatcef 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness; hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Uses of Greatcef 200 mg Tablet
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Greatcef 200 mg Tablet are as follows:
- Treats bacterial infections: Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is effective against infections in the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat
- Manages respiratory conditions: Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is used for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
- Helps with skin infections: Greatcef 200 mg Tablet treats uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections.
- Supports treatment of gonorrhea: Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is used for uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea.
- Effective against otitis media: Greatcef 200 mg Tablet helps manage middle ear infections.
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Directions for Use
- Greatcef 200 mg Tablet can be taken with food to enhance its absorption, or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage and timing to ensure optimal effectiveness.
- Swallow Greatcef 200 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Treats a wide range of bacterial infections effectively.
- Works against infections of the respiratory tract such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
- Helps cure ear, nose, and throat infections including otitis media and tonsillitis.
- Treats urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Effective in managing skin and soft tissue infections.
- Provides reliable infection control with good tolerance and broad antibacterial coverage.
How Greatcef 200 mg Tablet Works
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- 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.
- 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.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- 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.
- Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
- Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly to help digestion.
- Eat fiber-rich foods such as fruits, whole grains, and vegetables to promote regular bowel movements.
- Avoid gas-producing foods like cabbage, beans, broccoli and carbonated drinks.
- Drink lots of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration and aid digestion.
- Do regular exercise to enhance digestion and reduce bloating.
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Drug Warnings
- Avoid taking Greatcef 200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Before taking Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg Tablet .
- Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Greatcef 200 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.
- Greatcef 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Greatcef 200 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 Greatcef 200 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.
Co-administration of Greatcef 200 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, Greatcef 200 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.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help with indigestion. 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 foods rich in calcium, such as grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they may hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.
- Avoid the use of tobacco.
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Alcohol
Safe
No interaction is found with alcohol. However, it is better to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Greatcef 200 mg Tablet . For more information, please consult a healthcare professional.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Greatcef 200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Cefpodoxime Proxetil may pass into the breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting Greatcef 200 mg Tablet .
Driving
Caution
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver problems before taking Greatcef 200 mg Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment before taking Greatcef 200 mg Tablet .
Children
Caution
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is not recommended for children under 2 months of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Heart
Inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Caution
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet should be given to elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns.
FAQs
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg 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).
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Greatcef 200 mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Greatcef 200 mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Greatcef 200 mg Tablet . Try to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.
Greatcef 200 mg 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, Greatcef 200 mg Tablet should not be taken without consulting the doctor. Greatcef 200 mg 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.
Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is safe if used as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Yes, Greatcef 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg Tablet , inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if the symptoms worsen while using Greatcef 200 mg Tablet .
Yes, Greatcef 200 mg 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 Greatcef 200 mg Tablet only if prescribed by a doctor.
If you forget to take a dose of Greatcef 200 mg 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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