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Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet Substitute
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
CEFPODOXIME-100MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
FAQs
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet . Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet .
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cefoprox 100 mg Tablet .