Combocef 200200mg+125mg
Tablet
ACI Limited
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Show allAlcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Combocef 200. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Combocef 200 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ... View More |
Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Combocef 200 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is n... View More |
Driving | UNSAFE Combocef 200 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Combocef 200 may cause side effects such as allergic reactions, dizziness ... View More |
Kidney | CAUTION Combocef 200 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Combocef 200 may be needed. Please consult your doct... View More |
Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Combocef 200 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Combocef 200 is a combination of two medicines. It is prescribed to treat respiratory tract infections. It treats the infection and prevents further gro... View More
Uses of Combocef 200
- Respiratory tract infection
Side effects of Combocef 200
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
How to use Combocef 200
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. Combocef 200 may be taken ... View More
How Combocef 200 works
Combocef 200 is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing ... View More
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Cepodem XP 325 Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or dev... View More
- Stop taking Cepodem XP 325 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing d... View More
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.
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
Interaction
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Reduced renal excretion w/ probenecid.
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The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More