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About Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections such as throat infections, ear infections, infection of the sinuses, community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections.
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics, Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic acid. It works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival.
Take Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience 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.
Before starting Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Avoid taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet may pass into breast milk.
Uses of Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet are as follows:
- Bacterial Infections: Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet treats bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections
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Directions for Use
- Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet can be taken with food or without food, as advised by the doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow the medication as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Medicinal Benefits
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet may offer the following benefits:
For Respiratory infections:
- Effectively cures bacterial respiratory tract infections brought on by susceptible organisms, including pneumonia, sinus inflammation, and inflammation of mucous membranes.
- When used for the recommended duration, it helps reduce the duration of illness and avoid complications.
For Otitis media:
- Kills the microorganisms that cause middle ear infections, effectively treating otitis media.
- By preventing bacterial resistance, clavulanic acid improves the effectiveness of cefpodoxime.
- Reduces infection-related ear discomfort, fever, and ear drainage.
For Throat infections:
- Prevents the growth of the germs that cause bacterial throat infections.
- Reduces tonsillar swelling, fever, and sore throat.
- Aids in stopping the spread of infections and their associated problems.
For Sinusitis:
- When taken as directed, it helps eliminate sinus infections more quickly and reduces the risk of complications.
- Eliminates the germs that cause the illness in the sinuses to treat bacterial sinusitis.
- Lowers fever, headache, nasal congestion, facial pain, and thick nasal discharge.
For Gohorrhoea:
- Aids in the treatment of gonorrhea by eliminating Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria when the drug-sensitive strain is present.
- Lessens symptoms such as genital pain, burning when urinating, and urethral discharge.
For anorectal infections:
- Eliminates gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are vulnerable in order to treat anorectal bacterial infections.
- Lessens anorectal discomfort, oedema, drainage, and localised irritation.
- When used as directed, it promotes quicker healing and helps stop the spread of illness.
For Urinary tract infections:
- Eliminates the bacteria that frequently cause urinary tract infections (UTIs).
- Relieves symptoms such as lower stomach pain, frequent urination, and burning when urinating.
- It helps eradicate the illness and lowers the chance of recurrence.
How Zedocef Cv 100mg 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.
- If you experience symptoms like itching, burning, redness, or discharge after taking medication, consult your doctor immediately and share your symptoms, medication regimen, and medical history.
- Your doctor will assess your medication regimen to determine if it's contributing to the moniliasis and identify the best course of action to manage your condition.
- Your doctor may prescribe antifungal medications or recommend other treatments to help clear up the infection. They may also suggest self-care measures to help manage symptoms and prevent future infections.
- If your condition doesn't improve or persists, consult your doctor and report it. Your doctor will assess your progress, adjust your treatment plan, and provide advice to ensure the best outcome.
- Inflammation of Vagina needs immediate attention and cannot be ignored.
- Get a physical examination and prevent wearing clothes that can hold heat and moisture.
- Avoid using vaginal sprays or perfumed soaps that increase itching and irritation.
- Follow your doctor's instructions, and rest well with proper medication.
- Take a balanced diet and get regular screenings to reduce inflammation.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
- 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.
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Drug Warnings
- Before starting Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems.
- Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet 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 Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet if you have colitis (colon inflammation), if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.
- Avoid taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk.
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.
- Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet causes dizziness, so drive with caution.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Zedocef Cv 100mg 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 Zedocef Cv 100mg 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 Zedocef Cv 100mg 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, Zedocef Cv 100mg 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
Healthy eating habits:
- Consume light, easily digested meals and, unless otherwise instructed, add probiotics or curd to support intestinal health.
- To stay hydrated and aid in the healing process after an infection, drink lots of water.
- If you experience diarrhoea or acidity, avoid junk food, spicy foods, and oily foods.
Lifestyle modifications:
- To aid the body's defence against illness, get enough sleep.
- To stop the spread of infection, practice good personal hygiene.
- Steer clear of alcohol and tobacco since they might exacerbate adverse effects and delay healing.
Follow-up:
- Even if you feel better sooner, finish the entire course as directed.
- Any severe diarrhoea, rash, vomiting, or allergic reactions should be reported right away.
- Refrain from self-medicating or taking the antibiotic again without a doctor's prescription.
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Alcohol
Caution
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
It is unknown whether Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult the doctor before taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you are fully alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Please inform your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver diseases before taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet to weigh the benefits and risks.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Please inform your doctor if you have kidney impairment/kidney diseases before taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet to weigh the benefits and risks.
Children
Consult your doctor
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet should be used in children only if advised by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Heart
Caution
Caution should be exercised while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet in patients with heart disease. Inform your physician on priority if you/your child has chest discomfort, palpitations or irregular heartbeat. Your physician may adjust the dose of the medicine based on your health condition.
Geriatrics
Safe if prescribed
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is safe for use in geriatric patients if recommended by the physician. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of medicine.
FAQs
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is 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.
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria.
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet 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 food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
Do not stop taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet despite symptomatic relief. To treat your condition effectively, continue taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet for as long as it has been prescribed for you.
Do not take Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet usually begins to work soon after taking it. However, it may take few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
If you don't feel better after completing the full course of treatment with Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if your symptoms are worsening while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet.
The use of Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to Penicillins or any excipients in Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet. It should also be avoided by patients with a previous history of liver damage associated with Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet.
No, you are recommended not to take oral contraceptive pills while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet as it may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a diaphragm, condom, and spermicide).
No, do not take higher than the recommended dose of Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet as it may increase the risks of side effects. If your symptoms worsen while taking Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet, please consult the doctor.
Store Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet at room temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.
Zedocef Cv 100mg Tablet may cause 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.
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