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Cefpodoxime Proxetil tablet What kind of medication is this? CEFPODOXIME is an antibiotic that belongs to the cephalosporin class. It is effective against a wide variety of infections, including those of the skin, the ears, and the respiratory tract. Before I start using this medication, what information is important for my physician to have? People have a right to know if you suffer from any of the following conditions: bleeding problems gastrointestinal conditions, such as colitis renal disease additional cases of chronic illness a reaction that is out of the ordinary or allergic to cefpodoxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, or other foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or attempting to get pregnant breast-feeding What is the correct way to take this medication? This medication should be taken orally, accompanied by a full glass of water. Consume with a meal. Always remember to take your medication at the prescribed times. Do not take your medication more frequently than recommended by the label. Even if you feel like you're feeling better, you should continue to take all of your medication as directed. Do not skip doses or stop taking your medication before it is appropriate. Have a discussion with your child's physician about the possibility of giving them this medication. It's possible that further attention is required. In the event that you believe you may have taken an excessive amount of this medication, you should immediately contact a poison control center or an emergency facility. PLEASE TAKE NOTE That no one else should use this medication. It is important that others not use this medication. What should I do if I forget a dose? If you forget to take a dosage, you should take it as soon as you remember it. Take only that dose if it is getting close to the time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take the recommended dose in double or excess amounts. At least twelve hours should elapse between each dose that is administered. What other substances could react with this medication? antacids diuretics medicines for stomach acid or ulcer like cimetidine, famotidine, lansoprazole, nizatidine, omeprazole, ranitidine probenecid sodium bicarbonate Inform your doctor or other health care provider about any and all additional medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, or herbal items, even if they were prescribed to you. If you are a regular user of drinks that include caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illicit substances, you should also let your prescriber or another health care provider about this. This might have an impact on how well your medication works. Before you stop taking any of your medications or before you start taking any new ones, check in with your doctor or other healthcare provider. What side effects should I be on the lookout for while I'm taking this medication? Notify your primary care physician or another qualified healthcare provider if your symptoms do not improve or if you develop new symptoms. It is not recommended to use over-the-counter medicines to treat diarrhea. If you have diarrhea that has lasted more than two days or if it is severe and watery, you should make an appointment with your primary care physician. What potential negative reactions may I have to this medication? If you experience any of the following side effects, please contact your prescriber or a health care professional as soon as possible: Allergic responses include rashes, itching, and hives on the skin, as well as swelling of the face, lips, and tongue. issues with one's respiration disoriented, anxious, and unsteady a rapid and erratic beating of the heart a rash that may include redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, even inside the mouth. exceedingly feeble or exhausted vaginal irritation, discharge Adverse effects that, in most cases, do not require immediate medical treatment but should be reported to your prescriber or another qualified medical practitioner if they persist or become bothersome include the following: diarrhea dizzy, drowsy mouth that's dry headache joint or muscle pain stomach upset, gas problem sleeping vomiting It's conceivable that this list doesn't cover all of the potential negative consequences. Where should I store my medication, please? Keep out of the reach of youngsters and in a container that they won't be able to open even if they try. Dry granules for suspension should be stored at room temperature, which is between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius (59 and 86 degrees F). After it has been combined, the suspension should be kept in a refrigerator at a temperature between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius (36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit); it should not be frozen. After a period of fourteen days, dispose of any portion that has been unused.