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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Venus Remedies Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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. 

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you are breastfeeding as Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT to prevent unpleasant side effects. Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Uses of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT are as follows: <br/>• Bacterial Infections: Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT treats bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.<br/>• Sinusitis: Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT helps to alleviate symptoms and shorten the duration of acute sinusitis caused by bacterial infections.<br/>• Otitis Media: Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT effectively treats middle ear infections (otitis media) in both children and adults.<br/>• Pneumonia: Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT may be used to treat community-acquired pneumonia due to its antimicrobial properties.<br/>• Skin and soft tissue infections: Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections, including conditions like cellulitis, abscesses, and wound infections.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT can be taken with food to enhance absorption and reduce the risk of stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
  • Swallow Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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. Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT helps to treat bacterial infections. Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

How Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT Works

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT helps to treat bacterial infections.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you have colitis (colon inflammation), if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT to prevent unpleasant side effects. Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT causes dizziness, so drive with caution.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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.
CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT:
Co-administration of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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.

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

  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT may pass into breast milk. Avoid taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you are breastfeeding unless prescribed.

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Driving

Caution

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT may cause dizziness. Drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the age and severity of the infection.

Have a query?

FAQs

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial infections.

Do not take Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT helps to treat bacterial infections.

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Do not stop taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT for as long as it has been prescribed for you. Talk to your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT.

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT for prescribed duration. Also, inform your doctor if your symptoms worsen while using Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT.

No, you cannot stop taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT when you feel better. Complete the full treatment prescribed by your doctor as discontinuing suddenly may cause symptoms to reoccur.

Yes, the use of Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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, Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT if you have colitis (colon inflammation) and if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

No, you cannot take oral contraceptive pills while taking Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT 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 Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT below 25°C in a dry and dark place. Do not refrigerate. Keep it out of reach of children.

Infactum 100 mg/62.5 mg Tablet DT causes side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Please, consult the doctor, if the side effects persists for longer durations.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - IN59548

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