Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet

Short Description

Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat various bacterial infections by preventing the growth and spread of microorganisms.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine advised to be taken as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food but must be taken at a fixed time for better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as it may have harmful effects. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Complete the course of treatment even if you feel better to avoid affecting the potency of the medicine. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion. Consult your doctor if side effects get aggravated or if you experience any allergic reactions. Inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but avoid driving if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. Take adequate rest, a healthy diet, and drink plenty of water for faster recovery. Your doctor may ask for laboratory and diagnostic tests to monitor the effects of the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Indigestion

Alcohol Warning

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.

Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Ofloxacin. Cefpodoxime Proxetil prevents the formation of the bacterial protective covering essential for bacterial survival. Ofloxacin prevents bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they effectively treat the infection.

You have been prescribed Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Cefdoxime-O 200mg/200mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.