Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, ears, nose, throat, chest, and lungs. Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus.

Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin. Both of them work by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Take Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, indigestion, or vaginal itching. Most of these side effects of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet , penicillin, or other medicines. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results.

Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet is a combination of two broad-spectrum antibiotics: Cefpodoxime and Dicloxacillin, that act against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections. Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damaging the bacterial cell wall and killing bacteria.

Do not take Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet if you are allergic to any components present in it. If you have kidney or liver problems, asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, or stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet . If pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking the Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet . Dicloxacillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Therefore, discuss with your doctor about other contraceptive methods, such as using non-hormonal birth control measures such as condoms, spermicide, or diaphragm, to avoid pregnancy while taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet may reduce alertness or cause confusion. You must complete the full course of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet may interact with certain tests, such as glucose (sugar) in urine and give unusual results. Therefore, inform the doctor that you are using Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet before undergoing any tests.

• It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains, like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
• Avoid taking too much calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet .
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet in fighting off infections.

• If you are about to undergo any blood or urine tests, inform your doctor that you are taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet as it may interfere with these tests.
• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin.
• Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time is taken for blood clotting), liver function tests, and serum tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet .
• Diabetes patients who take blood tests should inform your doctor about your use of Gudcef XL 200 New Tablet .
•  May cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.