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About Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
In some cases, Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Talk to your doctor if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
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Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml 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. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml 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.
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Do not take Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
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Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml 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 Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml. 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 Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml 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).
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml preferably with food. Taking Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml.
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Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. They can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
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Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Cefomet Paediatric Oral Drops 5 gm/ 10 ml is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.