Cepodem 100 mg Tablet

Cepodem 100 mg Tablet contains 100 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil in each tablet. It is an antibiotic in the cephalosporin class, used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Cepodem 100 mg Tablet for infections of the throat, ears, sinuses, lungs, skin, or urinary tract when the bacteria are likely to respond to cefpodoxime. This tablet is taken by mouth and is designed for patient-specific antibiotic treatment based on the infection being treated.

How it works: Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug that becomes cefpodoxime in the body, where it helps stop bacteria from building protective cell walls. The tablet form lets the medicine be swallowed and absorbed so it can work against susceptible bacteria causing the infection.

Cepodem 100 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Cepodem 200 mg Tablet, which may be chosen when a smaller per-dose amount is appropriate or when a doctor wants more flexible dosing. The 100 mg strength can be helpful for some patients who need a lower total dose, but it is not a starting dose for every infection; the right strength depends on the infection, age, kidney function, and other medicines. A clinician may select Cepodem 100 mg Tablet to match the prescribed schedule more precisely.

• Throat infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis or other respiratory infections
• Skin infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Swallow Cepodem 100 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it with food if your prescriber or pharmacist advises, since food can help absorption for this medicine.
• Take doses at evenly spaced times to keep medicine levels steady.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist specifically says it is okay for your prescription.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling 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 Cepodem 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of cefpodoxime proxetil. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once or twice daily, and the maximum daily amount is set by the prescriber based on the patient and the infection being treated. Your doctor decides the exact dose and duration for Cepodem 100 mg Tablet, especially because the 100 mg tablet may be used as part of a tailored dosing plan rather than a one-size-fits-all regimen.

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

Common side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Mild rash
• Vaginal yeast infection

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cefpodoxime, penicillins, cephalosporins, or other antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, since dose adjustments may be needed.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of severe diarrhea or colitis from antibiotics.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Cepodem 100 mg Tablet.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or dizziness while you are taking this antibiotic.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines and supplements you take, because interactions can change how cefpodoxime works.
• Do not use this tablet for a viral infection or share it with anyone else.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• H2 blockers and proton pump inhibitors that reduce stomach acid
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Probenecid
• Live oral bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine

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