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Hhcepo 200 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFPODOXIME-200MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections 

Medicinal Benefits:

Hhcepo 200 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. Hhcepo 200 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Hhcepo 200 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

Hhcepo 200 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 Hhcepo 200 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 Hhcepo 200 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).

Hhcepo 200 Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Hhcepo 200 Tablet preferably with food. Taking Hhcepo 200 Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Hhcepo 200 Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Hhcepo 200 Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Hhcepo 200 Tablet .

Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Hhcepo 200 Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Hhcepo 200 Tablet .