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Pecef-200 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 Pecef-200 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 Pecef-200 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).
Pecef-200 Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Pecef-200 Tablet preferably with food. Taking Pecef-200 Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Pecef-200 Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Pecef-200 Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Pecef-200 Tablet .
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Pecef-200 Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Pecef-200 Tablet .
Alcohol
Caution
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Pecef-200 Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Pecef-200 Tablet belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Pecef-200 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Pecef-200 Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
Pecef-200 Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
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
Pecef-200 Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Pecef-200 Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.
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About Pecef-200 Tablet
Pecef-200 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. Pecef-200 Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Pecef-200 Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Pecef-200 Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Pecef-200 Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
In some cases, Pecef-200 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. Pecef-200 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.
Uses of Pecef-200 Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Pecef-200 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. Pecef-200 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Pecef-200 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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Side Effects of Pecef-200 Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Pecef-200 Tablet if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Pecef-200 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 Pecef-200 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Pecef-200 Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
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