Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet

Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 100 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. Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as bronchitis, throat infections, sinus infections, ear infections, skin infections, and some urinary tract infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. The exact use depends on the infection and the bacteria involved.

How it works: Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug that your body converts to cefpodoxime after you swallow the tablet. The antibiotic then works by stopping bacteria from building a protective cell wall, which weakens the germs and helps clear the infection.

Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Cefpozan 200 mg Tablet, so it can be helpful when a doctor wants smaller dose steps or a more tailored total daily dose. This 100 mg tablet is not a starter medicine for everyone, but it can fit into prescribed schedules that require one or more tablets per dose or a lower total amount for certain patients.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis
• Skin infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if more than once daily.
• Take with food if your doctor or pharmacist recommends it, since food can help absorption and reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not use this tablet for viral infections such as the common cold or flu.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil. Depending on the infection and your kidney function, a doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the total amount per day is set by the prescriber rather than by the patient. Do not take more tablets or take them more often than instructed, because the right dose for this 100 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
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Mild rash
• Vaginal yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefpodoxime, penicillins, or other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose of Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet may need to be adjusted.
• Tell your prescriber about a history of severe diarrhea or colitis after antibiotics.
• This tablet may interact with certain antacids or acid-reducing medicines, so timing may matter.
• Alcohol does not treat infections and may worsen stomach upset, so ask your clinician if you should avoid it while taking this medicine.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet.
• If you develop swelling, wheezing, or a spreading rash after a dose, seek urgent medical help.

• Antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium
• H2 blockers such as famotidine
• Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
• Certain diuretics or other medicines that may affect kidney function
• Warfarin or other blood thinners

Store Cefpozan 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.