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Cefpodoxime Proxetil tablet
What is this medicine?
CEFPODOXIME is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats many kinds of infections, including those of the respiratory tract, skin, and ears
What should my health care professional know before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- bleeding problems
- bowel disease, like colitis
- kidney disease
- other chronic illness
- an unusual or allergic reaction to cefpodoxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- confused, nervous, shaky
- fast, irregular heartbeat
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- unusually weak or tired
- vaginal irritation, discharge
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- diarrhea
- dizzy, drowsy
- dry mouth
- headache
- joint or muscle pain
- stomach upset, gas
- trouble sleeping
- vomiting
This list may not describe all possible side effects.
