Techcef 200mg Tablet DT

Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)

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Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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.

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General Information

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Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT for your child

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT in children

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Techcef

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)

How can I give Techcef 200mg Tablet DT to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Techcef 200mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

How Techcef Tablet DT works

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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.

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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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT is recommended.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Techcef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

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 the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefpodoxime Proxetil may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

To take Cefpodoxime Proxetil, ensure a gap of at least 2 hours before taking Cimetidine. Cimetidine may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.

Moderate

Dexlansoprazole (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Dexlansoprazole may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.

Moderate

Esomeprazole (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Esomeprazole may reduce blood levels of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Techcef 200mg Tablet DT safe to use?

Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT can cause diarrhea. Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT an antibiotic?

Yes, Techcef 200mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Can Techcef 200mg Tablet DT cause constipation?

Yes, Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT take to work?

Usually, Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT?

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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Yes, Techcef 200mg Tablet DT 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 Techcef 200mg Tablet DT. It is advisable to take it only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Third-Generation Cephalosporins

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 226-27.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil [Drug Label]. Puurs, Belgium: Pharmacia N.V./S.A.; 2003. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cefpodoxime Proxetil [Patient Information Leaflet]. Roodepoort, South Africa: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd.; 2025. [Accessed 24 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Name: Niktech Healthcare
Address: Plot No-143, Ind. Area Phase-1, Panchkula, 134113, Haryana, India

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Uses of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT in children

Benefits of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT for your child

Side effects of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT in children

How can I give Techcef 200mg Tablet DT to my child?

How Techcef Tablet DT works

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cimetidine (Oral Route)

Dexlansoprazole (Oral Route)

Esomeprazole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Techcef 200mg Tablet DT safe to use?

Can the use of Techcef 200mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?

Is Techcef 200mg Tablet DT an antibiotic?

Can Techcef 200mg Tablet DT cause constipation?

Can I stop taking Techcef 200mg Tablet DT when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

How long does Techcef 200mg Tablet DT take to work?

What if I do not get better after using Techcef 200mg Tablet DT?

Can Techcef 200mg Tablet DT treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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