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Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It contains Cefpodoxime, which kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Cefogem 200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
In some cases, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Talk to your doctor if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
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Cefogem 200 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
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Do not take Cefogem 200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Cefogem 200 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Cefogem 200 mg Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cefogem 200 mg Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cefogem 200 mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet does not affect your driving ability.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Cefogem 200 mg Tablet . Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Cefogem 200 mg Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cefogem 200 mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Cefogem 200 mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Cefogem 200 mg Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cefogem 200 mg Tablet .
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cefogem 200 mg Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cefogem 200 mg Tablet .
No, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Yes, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause constipation as a side effect. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet starts working within 2-3 hours. However, it might take a few days to notice the full benefits.
Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Cefogem 200 mg Tablet for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.
Yes, Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Cefogem 200 mg Tablet can be taken during pregnant or breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Store Cefogem 200 mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cefogem 200 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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