Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 200 mg Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: 10 days Note: by mouth |
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Indication: Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 200 mg Frequency: every 12 hours Duration: 10 days Note: by mouth |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: 2 months to 12 years |
Dose: Child – 10 mg/kg/day Frequency: in divided dose, every 12 hours Note: Maximum 400 mg/day every 12 hours |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult Condition: Renal impairment, Creatinine Clearance 10-39 ml/min |
Dose: Tablet - Dosage Recommendation Frequency: Increase dosing intervals to 24 hourly |
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Age: Adult Condition: Renal impairment, Creatinine Clearance less than 10 ml/min |
Dose: Tablet - Dosage Recommendation Frequency: Increase dosing intervals to 48 hourly |
Administration
- Take on empty stomach
- Space doses evenly
Side Effect
- Diarrhea in infants and toddlers (15.4%)
- Diaper rash (12.1%)
- Diarrhea (7.4%)
- Nausea (3.8%)
- Vaginal infection (3.1%)
- Vomiting (1.1-2.1%)
- Abdominal pain (1.6%)
- Rash (1.4%)
- Headache (1.1%)
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- nephrotoxicity
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Antacids, H2-blockers
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May decrease absorption of cefpodoxime
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Probenecid
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Reduced renal excretion
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for allergic reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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