PRODOXIME 50
Dry Syrup
Dose Type
Cefpodoxime Proxetil 50mg in each 5ml
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Prodoxime 50 is the dry syrup containing cefpodoxime 50mg per 5ml belonging to class cephalosporins. It is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections like bronchitis, pneumonia and other infections like ear, skin, throat, etc.
Therapeutic Class
Antibacterial
Dose and Direction of Use
- Add the sterile water to the dry powder and shake the bottle well.
- Shake the bottle well before every use.
- Measure the right amount to be consumed by the measuring cap.
- Follow the dose and duration as per the direction.
Mode of Action
The bactericidal activity of cefpodoxime results from its inhibition of cell wall synthesis. The active metabolite of cefpodoxime binds preferentially to penicillin binding protein 3, which inhibits production of peptidoglycan, the primary constituent of bacterial cell walls.
Uses
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Skin infection
- Ear infection
- Infection in throat, sinus
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the product
- Hepatic impairment
Precautions and Warning
- Mix the sterile water and dry powder to make the suspension.
- Shake the bottle well before every use.
- Follow the dose and duration of medication as per the prescription.
- Do not start or stop medication randomly.
- Complete the prescribed dose.
- Do not skip the medication or double take the medication.
- Measure the amount to be consumed by the measuring cap.