Cefposign 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Cefposign 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms.
Cefposign 200mg Tablet should be taken regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Taking this medicine along with some food may help to prevent indigestion and upset stomach. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Uses of Cefposign Tablet
Benefits of Cefposign Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cefposign 200mg Tablet kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Cefposign Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cefposign
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
How to use Cefposign Tablet
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. Cefposign 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Cefposign Tablet works
Cefposign 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. This weakens the bacteria, causing them to die. As a result, the infection is controlled, and the body's immune system can effectively eliminate the remaining bacteria.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cefposign 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cefposign 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cefposign 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cefposign 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cefposign 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cefposign 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cefposign 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cefposign 200mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Cefposign Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cefposign 200mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefposign 200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur sometimes, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Third-Generation Cephalosporins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cefposign with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefpodoxime Proxetil. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days aft
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Please consult your doctor. Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce
To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Famotidine. Famotidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Cefposign 200mg Tablet safe to use?
Cefposign 200mg Tablet is safe to use at the prescribed dose for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.
Can the use of Cefposign 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefposign 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Cefposign 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Is Cefposign 200mg Tablet an antibiotic?
Yes, Cefposign 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
Can Cefposign 200mg Tablet cause constipation?
Yes, Cefposign 200mg Tablet may cause constipation as a side effect. However, taking mild laxatives may provide relief if you feel constipated. Also, take a fiber-rich diet including fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole wheat grains, and avoid taking oily and spicy food as it will only worsen your condition. If your constipation gets worse, please consult your doctor.
Can I stop taking Cefposign 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Cefposign 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.
How long does Cefposign 200mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Cefposign 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
What if I do not get better after using Cefposign 200mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can Cefposign 200mg Tablet treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Cefposign 200mg Tablet may be used to treat UTI (urinary tract infection). Studies suggest that it has better tolerance and helps to treat symptoms of UTI such as foul-smelling urine, frequent urination, vaginal irritation, vaginal discharge, stomach pain, etc., effectively. However, not everyone may be prescribed Cefposign 200mg Tablet. It is advisable to take it only if prescribed by a doctor.
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Address: 308, T.V. Industrial Estate, S.K. Ahire Marg, Behind Glaxo Lab, Worli, Mumbai 400 030
Country of origin: India
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