ODOXICEF 200CEFPODOXIME 200mg. IP

Odoxicef 200 tablets contain Cefpodoxime 200 mg, a cephalosporin antibiotic used for mild to moderate bacterial infections. Main uses: mild to moderate acute otitis media caused by susceptible bacteria; pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes; community-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae; acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis caused by susceptible strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis.

Common side effects of Odoxicef 200 Tablet include diarrhoea or loose stools; nausea; abdominal pain; headache; vaginal fungal infection; vulvovaginal infection. Get medical help at once if you notice severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which need immediate medical attention; clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea, which may range from mild diarrhoea to severe colitis.

Each Odoxicef 200 tablet contains Cefpodoxime 200 mg. The right dose and how long to take it depend on the condition, age and other medicines, so use Odoxicef 200 Tablet only as your doctor advises.

The MRP of Odoxicef 200 Tablet is ₹198 for a pack of 10x10 (Alu Alu). For chemists and distributors, the PTR is ₹150.86 and the PTS is ₹135.77.

Each Odoxicef 200 tablet contains Cefpodoxime 200 mg. It comes in a pack of 10x10 (Alu Alu).

Cefpodoxime, the active ingredient in each tablet, works by stopping bacteria from forming their cell walls. When the cell wall is incomplete, the bacteria cannot survive or multiply. In this way the tablet supports the body's own defences in clearing a susceptible bacterial infection.

Must not be used by patients with a known allergy to cefpodoxime or to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Check with a doctor first if the patient has a penicillin allergy, as cross allergy among beta-lactam antibiotics can occur. Check with a doctor first if the patient has a history of gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis. Check with a doctor first in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If an allergic reaction occurs, the medicine must be stopped and a doctor contacted at once.

Odoxicef 200 Tablet is a brand of Vibcare Pharma, sold through its Prima division. It is available for PCD pharma franchise and distribution in India; use the Send Enquiry or WhatsApp button on this page to ask about availability and terms.