Monocef-O 100 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. Monocef-O 100 Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Monocef-O 100 Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Monocef-O 100 Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Monocef-O 100 Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

In some cases, Monocef-O 100 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. Monocef-O 100 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. 

Monocef-O 100 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. Monocef-O 100 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Monocef-O 100 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.

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

Do not take Monocef-O 100 Tablet if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Monocef-O 100 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 Monocef-O 100 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Monocef-O 100 Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Monocef-O 100 Tablet 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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.