Podent 100mg Tablet DT

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Podent 100mg Tablet DT, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Podent 100mg Tablet DT as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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Salt Combination: Cefpodoxime Proxetil (100mg)
Brand: Uniphar Biotech Private Limited
Uses: Treatment of Bacterial infections

Description

Podent 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body
It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg
pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and skin
It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection
Podent 100mg Tablet DT should be taken with food
You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor
Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better
If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back
It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold
Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, nausea, and diarrhea
Taking this medicine along with some food may help to prevent indigestion and upset stomach
Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems
This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed by your doctor
It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy
Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Podent 100mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Podent 100mg Tablet DT is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Podent 100mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Podent 100mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Podent 100mg Tablet DT may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Podent 100mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.^Avoid prolonged use of Podent 100mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Podent 100mg Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Podent 100mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Uses of Podent 100mg Tablet DT

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Podent 100mg Tablet DT kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body
This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better
Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Podent 100mg Tablet DT, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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