CEFPODOXIME

Notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly if diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, or headache persist or worsen.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• swelling of the ankles/feet
• tiredness
• fast/pounding heartbeat
• trouble breathing
• new signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• dark urine
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• yellowing eyes/skin
• easy bruising/bleeding
• change in the amount of urine

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• vision changes
• slurred speech
• mental/mood changes (such as confusion)

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

• Allergic reaction to this medication.
• Patients with medical history of kidney disease or stomach/intestinal disease (e.g., colitis).
• Elderly people may be at greater risk for side effects while using this drug.
• Used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Consult your doctor regarding the precautions mentioned above.

Interactions

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of drugs that decrease stomach acid (e.g., antacids, H2 blockers such as ranitidine) and live bacterial vaccines.

Although most antibiotics probably do not affect hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring, some antibiotics may decrease their effectiveness.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including Coombs’ test, certain urine glucose tests), possibly causing false test results.

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use.

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vomiting, seizures.

Notes: Do not share this medication with others.

This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., complete blood count) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Missed Dose: For the best possible benefit, it is important to receive each scheduled dose of this medication as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage: Store the tablets at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.

Store the suspension in the refrigerator between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) away from light and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medication after 14 days.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

Brands:

Available Brands

• Cefadox [ OEP Phils ]
• Swich [ Alkem Lab ]
• Trizef [ Solvang ]

Also marketed as

• Zudem [ Aldril ]