Ceforan 40 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 75.25

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Cefpodoxime proxetil
Company	Drug international ltd
Also available as	Ceforan ds 80 mg suspension Ceforan 100 mg tablet Ceforan 200 mg tablet Ceforan 200 mg capsule

Title

Ceforan Cefpodoxime Proxetil 100mg

Categories

Antibiotics
Cephalosporin
Oral Suspension
Medication
Pharmaceutical

Description

Treatment of Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
Oral 3rd generation cephalosporin with good stability to beta lactamases

Color Options

White

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Age Group

Adults
Adolescents
Infants
Pediatric Patients

Indications

Acute otitis media
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis
Acute maxillary sinusitis
Community-acquired pneumonia
Chronic bronchitis
Skin and skin structure infections
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection
Uncomplicated gonorrhea
Rectal gonococcal infections in women

Pharmacology

Activity against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria
Prodrug with active metabolite Cefpodoxime
Excretion in urine
Stable in presence of beta-lactamase enzyme

Function

Treatment of infections
Stable in presence of beta-lactamase enzyme

Dosage & Administration

Dosage for different indications based on age and condition
Dosage adjustment for patients with renal dysfunction

Interactions

Antacids
H2 blockers
Probenecid
Nephrotoxic drugs

Contraindications

Known allergy to Cefpodoxime or cephalosporin antibiotics

Side Effects

Diarrhea
Nausea
Fungal infections
Abdominal pain
Headache
Dizziness
Cough

Pregnancy & Lactation

Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
Excreted in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

Reduced dose in patients with renal insufficiency
Administer with caution to patients receiving potent diuretics

Therapeutic Class

Third generation Cephalosporins

Reconstitution

Instructions for reconstituting the oral suspension

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place away from light and heat

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