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Mordox Oral Suspension, Pack of 1 Suspension
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Composition :

CEFPODOXIME PROXETIL-50MG/5ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Biomorph Lifescience

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Mordox Oral Suspension

Mordox Oral Suspension 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.

Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension; maintain a 2-3 hour gap between them. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Mordox Oral Suspension. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Mordox Oral Suspension may cause dizziness; hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Uses of Mordox Oral Suspension

Mordox Oral Suspension is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Mordox Oral Suspension are as follows:

  • Treats bacterial infections: Mordox Oral Suspension is effective against infections in the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat
  • Manages respiratory conditions: Mordox Oral Suspension is used for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
  • Helps with skin infections: Mordox Oral Suspension treats uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Supports treatment of gonorrhea: Mordox Oral Suspension is used for uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea.
  • Effective against otitis media: Mordox Oral Suspension helps manage middle ear infections.

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Directions for Use

  • Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension Works

Mordox Oral Suspension contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating 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 Mordox Oral Suspension
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.
  • Inform your doctor if you suspect a fungal skin infection for proper diagnosis and treatment.
  • Wash the affected area with mild soap and water to prevent spreading.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like towels, clothing, or makeup to prevent spreading.
  • Wash your hands regularly, especially after touching the affected area.
  • Avoid scratching, as it can worsen or spread the infection. Keep the area covered to prevent itching.
  • If your symptoms worsen or don't get better, seek professional help.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • 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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Mordox Oral Suspension

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Mordox Oral Suspension may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Mordox Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Before taking Mordox Oral Suspension, 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 Mordox Oral Suspension, and maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before starting Mordox Oral Suspension.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Mordox Oral Suspension to prevent unpleasant side effects.
  • Mordox Oral Suspension may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe
CefpodoximeCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefpodoximeHeparin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mordox Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Mordox Oral Suspension 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, Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension:
Co-administration of Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension 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

  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Mordox Oral Suspension Substitute

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Alcohol

Safe

No interaction is found with alcohol. However, it is better to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Mordox Oral Suspension. For more information, please consult a healthcare professional.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Mordox Oral Suspension only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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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 Mordox Oral Suspension.

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Driving

Caution

Mordox Oral Suspension may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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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 Mordox Oral Suspension.

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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 before taking Mordox Oral Suspension.

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Children

Caution

Mordox Oral Suspension should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, Mordox Oral Suspension is not recommended for children under 2 months of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.

FAQs

Mordox Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.

Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension. 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 Mordox Oral Suspension, 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).

Mordox Oral Suspension may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Mordox Oral Suspension preferably with food. Taking Mordox Oral Suspension with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Mordox Oral Suspension. Try to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.

Mordox Oral Suspension 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, Mordox Oral Suspension should not be taken without consulting the doctor. Mordox Oral Suspension 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.

Mordox Oral Suspension is safe if used as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Yes, Mordox Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if the symptoms worsen while using Mordox Oral Suspension.

Yes, Mordox Oral Suspension 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 Mordox Oral Suspension only if prescribed by a doctor.

If you forget to take a dose of Mordox Oral Suspension, 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

#33, Indira Colony Road, Subhash Nagar, Manimajra, CHANDIGARH 160 101 India
Other Info - MO66640

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Last Updated

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Reference

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