Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet

Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 200 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil in each tablet. It belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet for infections such as sinus, ear, throat, lung, urinary tract, or skin infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefpodoxime. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, it is chosen when a prescriber wants 200 mg per dose rather than the lower 100 mg tablet.

How it works: After the tablet is absorbed, cefpodoxime proxetil is converted into cefpodoxime, which helps stop bacteria from building strong cell walls. Without a proper cell wall, the bacteria cannot survive and the infection can improve as the medicine takes effect.

Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet provides twice the amount of cefpodoxime proxetil found in Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet, so it can reduce the number of tablets needed when a 200 mg dose is appropriate. It is meant for people whose doctor has specifically assessed that this stronger tablet fits their age, infection type, and treatment plan. The effect is not meant to feel faster than the 100 mg tablet, but it may be more convenient for doses that are prescribed at 200 mg.

• Bacterial sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Bronchitis and other lung infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Swallow Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or pharmacist advises, because food can help the body absorb cefpodoxime proxetil better.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless a clinician specifically says it is okay.
• Take it at evenly spaced times if you are prescribed more than one dose per day.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, to help prevent the infection from coming back.
• Do not use it for a viral illness or share it with someone else.

Each Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet contains 200 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil. Depending on the infection and the patient, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on the specific condition and patient factors. Do not change the dose or stop early without medical advice, because the correct schedule for this 200 mg strength depends on the infection being treated.

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
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Yeast overgrowth, including oral or vaginal yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefpodoxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, since dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not take Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet for a viral infection such as influenza or the common cold.
• Report any history of severe diarrhea after antibiotics, because this medicine can trigger C. difficile infection.
• Tell your prescriber about pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• This tablet may cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so be careful with driving until you know how you react.
• Take the exact prescribed strength, because the 200 mg tablet is a higher-strength option than Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet and should not be substituted without advice.

• Antacids or acid reducers containing aluminum or magnesium may lower absorption if taken too close together.
• H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors may reduce how well cefpodoxime is absorbed.
• Probenecid can increase cefpodoxime levels in the body.
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may require closer monitoring while taking this antibiotic.

Store Cefoprox 200 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.