Manufacturer: Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefpodoxime Proxetil(25mg)
Packet of 10ml Oral Drops
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Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and bodyweight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double the dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Cefpodoxime is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefpodoxime has activity in the presence of some beta-lactamases, both penicillinases and cephalosporinases, of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria
The half-life of cefpodoxime ranges from 1.9 to 2.8 hours. The absolute bio-availability of cefpodoxime proxetil tablets is 50%, and absorption is enhanced by concomitant administration of food. Raising gastric pH by pretreatment with antacids or H2-receptor antagonists results in reduced absorption
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cepy O
Abdominal pain
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
abnormal liver function tests
Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange does not cause any harmful side effects.
Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Cefpodoxime Proxetil is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive
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Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Only give Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange is to be taken with food.
Q. What if I give too much of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange by mistake?
An extra dose of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. What other medicines should not be given along with Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange?
Avoid giving Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange along with medicines like Aminoglycosides such as amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin, anticoagulants (blood-thinners) such as warfarin, PPIs like Pentaprozole, and H2 blockers such as Famotidine. Before you start giving Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange to your child, let your child’s doctor know if your child is taking any of the above-mentioned medicines.
Q. Can I vaccinate my child while he is taking Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange?
It is advised to inform the doctor if your child is taking Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange at the time of vaccinations like BCG, cholera, and typhoid as Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange can neutralize the effect of these vaccines.
Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
Q. My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
Q. Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Q. Can Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange impact my child’s digestive system?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Q. Can Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Cepy-O Oral Drops Orange can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
