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Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. This medicine contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Kenn Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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.

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's; maintain a 2-3 hour gap between them. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's may cause dizziness; hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

Uses of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's are as follows:

  • Treats bacterial infections: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is effective against infections in the lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat
  • Manages respiratory conditions: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is used for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
  • Helps with skin infections: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's treats uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Supports treatment of gonorrhea: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is used for uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhea.
  • Effective against otitis media: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's helps manage middle ear infections.

Key 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.

Directions for Use

  • Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's Works

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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.
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Alcohol

Safe

No interaction is found with alcohol. However, it is better to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's. 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.

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Driving

Caution

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.

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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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.

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Children

Caution

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is not recommended for children under 2 months of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disease. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's should be given to elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. Seek medical advice if you have any concerns.

What if I have taken an overdose of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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.

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.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's to start to work: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's ideally shows its action within 2 to 3 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's last: The effect of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's lasts for 12 hours.

What if you forget to take Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

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.

Drug Warnings

  • Avoid taking Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Before taking Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's, 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's, and maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should seek medical advice before starting Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption while being treated with Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's to prevent unpleasant side effects.
  • Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, hence drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Drug-Drug Interaction: Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's may interact with water pills (furosemide), blood thinners (warfarin), supplements (calcium and vitamin D), antacids (cimetidine and ranitidine), and anti-gout medications (probenecid).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Let your doctor know if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures (epilepsy), kidney, and liver diseases before starting Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.

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FAQs

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's. 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's, 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).

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's preferably with food. Taking Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's. Try to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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, Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's should not be taken without consulting the doctor. Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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.

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is safe if used as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Yes, Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if the symptoms worsen while using Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's.

Yes, Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's 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 Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's only if prescribed by a doctor.

If you forget to take a dose of Syprox-200 Dispersible Tablet 10's, 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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India

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Sco-846, 1St Floor, Nac Manimajra, Chandigarh
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