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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefpodoxime (200mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Cacef 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Cacef 200mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Cacef 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Cacef 200mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Cacef 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cacef 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Cacef 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cacef 200mg Tablet is recommended.

Cefpodoxime   200mg

Uses of Cacef Tablet
Cacef 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Cacef Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cacef 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Cacef Tablet works
Cacef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Cacef Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Cacef to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Cacef and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Cacef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Cacef an antibiotic?
Yes, Cacef is an antibiotic, it belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Q. Is Cacef safe to use?
Cacef is safe to use at the prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Is Cacef a steroid?
Cacef is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medication known as cephalosporin.

Q. Is Cacef related to penicillin?
Cacef belongs to the group of medicines known as cephalosporins. Both Penicillins and cephalosporins belong to the group of beta-lactam antibiotics as they contain the beta-lactam ring.

Q. Can I take Cacef with ibuprofen?
Cacef can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Cacef treat chlamydia?
Cacef has not shown any activity against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Cacef cover pseudomonas?
Cacef has not been reported to be active against pseudomonas. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of any pseudomonal infection.

Q. Does cefuroxime have penicillin?
No, cefuroxime does not contain penicillin.

Q. Does Cacef cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Cacef is not active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), rather there has been reported an inherent resistance against this bacteria.

Q. Does Cacef cover enterococcus?
Cacef has not been reported to be active against enterococcus.