Ceforan-DS80mg/5ml
Powder for Suspension
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Ceforan-DS does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ceforan-DS is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, th... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ceforan-DS is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Ceforan-DS may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Ceforan-DS should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceforan-DS may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Ceforan-DS is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Ceforan-DS is recommended. |
Introduction
Ceforan-DS is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), urinar... View More
Uses of Ceforan-DS
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Ceforan-DS
- Rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Ceforan-DS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceforan-DS is to be taken ... View More
How Ceforan-DS works
Ceforan-DS is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for the... View More
What if you forget to take Ceforan-DS?
If you miss a dose of Ceforan-DS, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to you... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Ceforan-DS to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Ceforan-DS and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your st... View More
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceforan-DS as it may cause increased side effects.
Indication
Pharyngitis, Acute otitis media, Community-acquired pneumonia, Sinusitis, UTI, Cystitis, Gonorrhea, Skin and skin structure infections, Tonsillitis, Res... View More
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals. Reconstitution: Reconstitute powd for oral susp at the time of dispensing by adding the amount of water ... View More
Adult Dose
Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis 200 mg PO q12hr for 10 days Acute Community-Acquired Pneumon... View More
Child Dose
Child : PO 10 mg/kg/day, max 400 mg/day q12h 6 months - 2 years : 40 mg every 12 hours 3 - 8 years : 80 mg every 12 hours over 9 years : 100 mg eve... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis: Dose should be given after each dialysis session. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 10-39 Increase dosi... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefpodoxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in ... View More
Precaution
History of allergy to penicillin; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; no... View More
Side Effect
>10% Diarrhea in infants and toddlers (15.4%),Diaper rash (12.1%) 1-10% Diarrhea (7.4%),Nausea (3.8%),Vaginal infection (3.1%),Vomiting (1.1-2.1%),... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; not recommended
Interaction
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Probenecid inhibits renal excretion. Potentially Fatal: Monitor renal function du... View More
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