Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT

Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains cefpodoxime proxetil 100 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat susceptible bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT is used for infections such as certain throat, ear, sinus, chest, urinary tract, skin, and soft-tissue infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. This 100 mg tablet is the specific Cipla Ltd. tablet dosage form sold in strips of 10 tablets.

How it works: Cefpodoxime proxetil in Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT is converted in the body to cefpodoxime, which helps stop bacteria from building protective cell walls. Without that wall, the bacteria weaken and die, allowing the infection to improve.

Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT is a higher-strength option than Cefoprox 50 mg Tablet DT, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger amount of cefpodoxime proxetil per tablet for an older child, teen, or adult who needs that dose. Because it is a 100 mg tablet, it may reduce the number of tablets needed compared with the 50 mg strength, but the exact schedule still depends on the infection, age, kidney function, and the prescriber’s plan.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and other chest infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft-tissue infections

• Take Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you that it is safe to do so for your specific tablet.
• Taking Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT with food can help your body absorb it better and may reduce stomach upset.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times to keep the medicine working steadily.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better early.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT provides 100 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil per tablet. The number of tablets per dose and how often you take them may vary by infection and patient factors; in many cases, cefpodoxime is taken 1 to 2 times daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Rash or itching

• Do not use Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT for viral infections like colds or influenza.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustments may be needed.
• Take special care if you have a history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics, because cefpodoxime can sometimes cause antibiotic-associated colitis.
• Avoid alcohol if your doctor has advised against it or if it worsens stomach upset while you are taking the antibiotic.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so they can confirm this strength is appropriate.
• Do not stop early just because you feel better, or the infection may come back and be harder to treat.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium may reduce absorption of cefpodoxime.
• H2 blockers such as famotidine or cimetidine can lower absorption in some patients.
• Probenecid may increase cefpodoxime levels in the body.
• Blood thinners such as warfarin may require closer monitoring because antibiotics can affect bleeding risk.
• Live bacterial vaccines may not work as well during antibiotic treatment.

Store Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet DT in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.