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Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 10 ml

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 10 ml

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Composition

CEFPODOXIME-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Systemic Healthcare

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

In some cases, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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. 

Uses of Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is used for the treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush, chew or break it.Syrup/Suspension/Drops/Oral solution: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper. Shake the bottle well before each use.Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder, and add water up to the mark on the bottle and shake well. Take it as advised by the doctor.Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop

  • Diarrhoea (loose or watery stool)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Bloating

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop, 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 Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop may interact with diuretics (furosemide), blood thinner (warfarin), supplements (calcium/vitamin D), antacids (sodium bicarbonate, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, ranitidine, loratadine), and drugs used to treat excess uric acid (probenecid). 

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD)colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures (epilepsy), kidney or liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • CALCIUM+VITAMIN D3
  • SODIUM BICARBONATE
  • ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • CIMETIDINE
  • RANITIDINE
  • LORATADINE
  • PROBENECID

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Special Advise

  • If CDAD (clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea) is confirmed, then appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibiotic treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and cause sickness. They can target any body part and multiply very quickly. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infection.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop as it might cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop does not affect your driving ability.

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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.

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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.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

2Nd Floor, Block A, Suryalok Complex, King Koti Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001
Other Info - CEP0204

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FAQs

Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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 Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop. 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 Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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).
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop preferably with food. Taking Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop.
No, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Yes, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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 Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.
Yes, Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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.
Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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 Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cepomic 25 mg Oral Drop 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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