Cefdox

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What is Cefdox

Cefdox is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.
Cefdox is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
Cefdox may also be used for other purposes not listed in Cefdox guide.

Cefdox side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
• fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
• unusual bleeding or bruising;
• cough, wheezing, chest tightness, trouble breathing;
• fast or pounding heartbeats;
• feeling like you might pass out;
• seizure ;
• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion); or
• increased thirst, loss of appetite, urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea, bloating, gas, constipation;
• stiff or tight muscles;
• back pain, muscle pain;
• headache, tired feeling;
• anxiety, nervousness, feeling restless or hyperactive;
• numbness or tingly feeling, warmth or redness under your skin;
• dizziness, spinning sensation;
• strange dreams, nightmares;
• stuffy nose;
• dry mouth, unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips;
• diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Cefdox
• mild itching or skin rash; or
• vaginal itching or discharge.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Cefdox dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Cystitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.
Cefdox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Adult Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for about 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:

200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Adult Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Usual Adult Dose for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

100 mg orally every 12 hours
Therapy should be continued for approximately 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bronchitis:

Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Cystitis:

12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Uncomplicated:

Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally one time
Alternatively, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest 400 mg orally one time may be effective for both male and female patients as an oral alternative for the treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, or rectum.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated.
Cefdox is not indicated for pharyngeal N gonorrhoeae infections.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Gonococcal Infection -- Disseminated:

12 years or older: 400 mg orally twice a day
Initial therapy for disseminated gonococcal infections requires parenteral therapy which should be continued for 24 to 48 hours after clinical improvement is observed. Oral therapy may then be administered to complete a total course of at least 1 week.
Doxycycline therapy for 7 days (if not pregnant) or single dose azithromycin is also recommended to treat possible concurrent chlamydial infection.
The patient's sexual partner(s) should also be evaluated/treated.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Otitis Media:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

Community-acquired pneumonia:
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Sinusitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 10 days
Maximum dose: 400 mg/day
12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

Uncomplicated infection:
12 years or older: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis:

2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
Maximum dose: 200 mg/day
12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
There are insufficient data to establish efficacy in the subsequent prophylaxis of rheumatic fever.

Active ingredients: Cefpodoxime

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Apodoxin
Arodox
Arodox 100mg TAB / 10		$1.68
ARODOX 200MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$0.78	Arrow Pharma
ARODOX dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$0.98	Aronex
Bactiloc
BACTILOC dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Intra (Intra Life)
Bactiloc 100mg DT-TAB / 10		$1.68
Bactiloc Eye Drop		$0.18
BACTILOC dispertab 200 mg x 10's		$3.08	Intra (Intra Life)
Bactiloc 200mg DT-TAB / 10		$3.08
BACTILOC dry syr 50 mg x 30ml		$0.77	Intra (Intra Life)
Bactiloc 50mg DRY-SYR / 30ml		$0.77
Baxemin
Bo Wo Xin
Breen
Cedon
CEDON 200MG TABLET DT 1 strip(s) (10 tablet dts each)		$1.65	Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
CEDON dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.69	Blue Cross (Excel)
Cedon 50mg/mL DPS / 10ml		$0.77
CEDON 50MG DROPS 1 packet(s) (10 ML drop each)		$0.84	Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
CEDON 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.37	Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Cefbut
Cefdo
CEFDO dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$2.07	Invomed
Cefdo 100mg DT-TAB / 10		$2.07
Cefdo 200 mg Tablet		$0.31
CEFDO dispertab 200 mg x 10's		$3.54	Invomed
Cefdo 200mg DT-TAB / 10		$3.54
CEFDO dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.83	Invomed
Cefdo 50mg x 5mL DRY-SYR / 30ml		$0.83
CEFDO dispertab 50 mg x 10's		$1.04	Invomed
Cefdo 50mg DT-TAB / 10		$1.04
Cefobid
Cefobid 1 g x 1's		$21.36
Cefodox
Cefodox 100 mg Tablet		$0.18
Cefodox 200 mg Tablet		$0.32
Cefodox 30 ml Suspension		$0.14
Cefpodoxim AL
Cefpodoxim Sandoz
Cefpodoxim beta
Cefpodoxim-CT
Cefpodoxim-ratiopharm
Cefpodoxima Sandoz
Cefpodoxime
100 mg	100	$51.26	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
100 mg	100	$89.50	Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	20	$121.00
200 mg	100	$65.65	Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$79.00	Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
200 mg	100	$79.40	Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Cefpodoxime 100 mg tablet		$5.11
Vantin 200 mg tablet		$9.67
Cefpodoxime Arrow Enfanfts et Nourrissons
Cefpodoxime EG
Cefpodoxime Evolugen
Cefpodoxime Mylan
Cefpodoxime Teva
Ceftop
Ceftop 1000+500 Injection		$1.68
CEFTOP syr 125 mg x 30ml		$0.48	Ind-Swift
CEFTOP Capsule/ Tablet / 250mg (10 units)		$0.85	Ind - Swift
Cepocor
100 mg x 6's		$1.95
Cepocor 100mg/30mL SUSP / 30ml		$2.10
CEPOCOR cap 200 mg x 6's		$2.44	Ranbaxy (Consumer HC)
Cepocor 200 mg Tablet		$0.41
Desbac
Dofixim
Dostrip
DOSTRIP tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Aden Healthcare
Dostrip 200mg TAB / 10		$2.94
Dostrip 30 ml Syrup		$0.14
Doxicure
Doxicure 200 mg Tablet		$0.28
200 mg x 10's		$2.80
DOXICURE tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.80	Balsons (Best Cure)
Doxicure 200mg TAB / 10		$2.80
Doxseal
DOXSEAL tab 200 mg x 10's		$2.02	Intellect
Doxseal 50mg x 5mL DRY-SYR / 30ml		$0.80
E-Pod
Edoxim
Edoxim 200mg TAB / 10		$2.10
Edoxim 50mg DT -TAB / 10		$0.69
Euroseafox
Finecef
Finecef 200mg Tablet DT		$0.19	Abbott India Ltd
FINECEF dry syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.68	AHPL
Finecef 100mg DT -TAB / 6		$0.83
Finecef 30 ml 50 mg Syrup		$0.11
Finecef 100mg x 5mL DRY-SYR / 30ml		$1.32
100 mg x 10's		$1.39
Forexo
Hipodox
HIPODOX tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.95	Rishab (Orochem)
Hipodox 200mg TAB / 10		$3.35
50 mg x 10's		$0.98
Infex
Infex 200mg Tablet		$0.15	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 200 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.47	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Infex 50mg Tablet		$0.04	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 50MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.41	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Infex 100mg Tablet		$0.07	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
INFEX 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.68	Vance Health Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Ipod
Ipod 100mg Tablet DT		$0.19	Leo Pharmaceuticals
Ipod 200mg Tablet		$0.35	Invision Medi Sciences Pvt Ltd
50 mg x 5 mL x 30ml		$0.87
Maxipod
100 mg x 30ml		$1.47
MAXIPOD dry syr 100 mg x 30ml		$1.47	Invision (Infalife)
Maxipod 100g D-SYR / 30ml		$1.47
Nexipod
NEXIPOD tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.82	Invision (Ikeirdorf)
Nexipod 200mg TAB / 10		$3.63
Oribro
Otreon Bambini
Podacef
Podox
100 mg x 10's		$1.61
PODOX 100 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.71	Ordain Health Care Global Pvt Ltd
Podox 200mg TAB / 10		$2.79
Podox 50mg P -DT -TAB / 10		$0.98
Proctil
Proctil 5mg Tablet		$0.02	Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
PROCTIL 5MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.24	Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Rovanten
Sefox-DS
Starpod
STARPOD tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.69	Minova
STARPOD tab 200 mg x 10's		$3.11	Minova
Swich
SWICH dry syr 100 mg x 30ml		$1.46	Alkem (Ulticare)
SWICH dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$1.75	Alkem (Ulticare)
Swich 100mg Suspension		$1.98	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
50 mg x 30ml		$0.77
SWICH 50 MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$0.98	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Swich 50mg Tablet		$0.11	Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Travecef
Travecef 100mg Dry Syrup		$1.75	Gold Line
Travecef 200mg Tablet		$0.32	Gold Line
Travecef 50mg Dry Syrup		$0.92	Gold Line
Weijiexin
Ximep
XIMEP tab 100 mg x 10's		$1.68	Pax Healthcare
Ximep 200mg TAB / 1		$2.94
Ximep 30 ml Syrup		$0.14
Ximeprox DS
Zedocef
Zedocef 100mg DT-TAB / 10		$1.64
Zedocef 100mg Syrup		$1.82	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Zedocef 50mg Tablet DT		$0.08	Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Zedocef 50mg DT-TAB / 10		$0.89
ZEDOCEF dispertab 100 mg x 10's		$1.26	Macleods (TB Care)
Zuef-O

References

1. "Cefpodoxime". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
2. "Cefpodoxime". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0141... (accessed August 28, 2018).
3. "7r4f94tvgy: the unique ingredient identifier (unii) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint fda/usp substance registration system (srs).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Cefdox - Frequently asked Questions

Can Cefdox be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

Who should not take Cefdox?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to Cefdox or to other cephalosporin antibiotics, such as:

• cefaclor ;

• cefadroxil (Duricef);

• cefazolin (Ancef);

• cefdinir (Omnicef);

• cefditoren (Spectracef);

• cefixime (Suprax);

• cefprozil (Cefzil);

• ceftibuten (Cedax);

• cefuroxime (Ceftin);

• cephalexin (Keflex); or

• cephradine (Velosef); and others.

Before taking Cefdox, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis); or

• a history of intestinal problems, such as colitis.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Cefdox passes into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Cefdox?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

The Cefdox tablet should be taken with food.

Cefdox oral suspension (liquid) can be taken with or without food.

Shake the liquid well just before you measure a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

This medication can cause you to have false results with certain medical tests, including urine glucose (sugar) tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Cefdox.

Take Cefdox for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Cefdox will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Store the tablets at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Store Cefdox oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any unused medication that is older than 14 days.

What other drugs will affect Cefdox?

Before taking Cefdox, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• lithium (Lithobid);

• probenecid (Benemid);

• methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall);

• antiviral medicines such as adefovir (Hepsera), cidofovir (Vistide), or foscarnet (Foscavir);

• cancer medicine such as aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (BiCNU, Gliadel), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), plicamycin (Mithracin), streptozocin (Zanosar), or tretinoin (Vesanoid);

• a diuretic (water pill) such as bumetanide (Bumex), furosemide (Lasix), indapamide (Lozol), hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic), metolazone (Mykrox, Zarxolyn), spironolactone (Aldactazide, Aldactone), torsemide (Demadex), and others;

• a medication that reduces stomach acid, such as an antacid, or cimetidine (Tagamet), famotidine (Pepcid), omeprazole (Prilosec), ranitidine (Zantac), and others;

• IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B (Fungizone, AmBisome, Amphotec, Abelcet), amikacin (Amikin), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), streptomycin, or vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled);

• medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection, such as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf);

• medicines used to treat ulcerative colitis, such as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); or

• pain or arthritis medicines such as aspirin (Anacin, Excedrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Cefdox. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor.

Can Cefdox be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Cefdox be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Cefdox, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Cefdox. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology