Finecef 100mg Tablet DT
Abbott

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In-stock 10 tablet dt in 1 strip
104.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefpodoxime (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Finecef 100mg Tablet DT 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

Finecef 100mg Tablet DT 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 Finecef 100mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Finecef 100mg Tablet DT may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Finecef 100mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Finecef 100mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Finecef 100mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Finecef 100mg Tablet DT is recommended.

Cefpodoxime   100mg

Uses of Finecef Tablet DT
Finecef 100mg Tablet DT 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 Finecef Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Finecef 100mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.

How Finecef Tablet DT works
Finecef 100mg Tablet DT 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 Finecef Tablet DT
Your doctor has prescribed Finecef 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 Finecef 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, Finecef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Q. Is Finecef related to penicillin?
Finecef 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 Finecef with ibuprofen?
Finecef 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 Finecef treat chlamydia?
Finecef has not shown any activity against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of chlamydial infection.

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

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