Monocef-O 200 Tablet (Cefpodoxime Proxetil )

Monocef-O 200mg Tablet contains CefpodoximeProxetil 200mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin, and soft tissue infection, Infection of the eyes and ears, Cystitis, Gonorrhoea, and Pyelonephritis. Mainly this medicine targets the lungs, urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, throat, and skin. CefpodoximeProxetil is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections. Swallow the whole tablet at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the tablet

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin, and soft tissue infection, Infection of the eyes and ears, Cystitis, Gonorrhoea, and Pyelonephritis.

Bacterial infections:

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Acute sinusitis

It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Skin infection

It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

Gonorrhea:

It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.

Acute bronchitis

It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

Pneumonia

It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion

Pyelonephritis

Infection to the kidney is caused due to a bacterial infection called Pyelonephritis. Cefpodoxime is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Monocef-O tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Bacterial infections, Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Skin, and soft tissue infection, Infection of the eyes and ears, Cystitis, Gonorrhoea, and Pyelonephritis.

Monocef-O 200mg Tablet contain CefpodoximeProxetil is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.

Monocef-O 200mg Tablet contain CefpodoximeProxetil is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to CefpodoximeProxetil

It is contraindicated to use this medicine if you are allergic to penicillin

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vaginal infection
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Rash
• Headache

• Is the Monocef-O 200mg Tablet safe?

Yes, this tablet is safe to use if the dose and duration are prescribed by your doctor.

• What if I forget to take the Monocef-O 200mg Tablet?

If you missed the dose take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is time for a subsequent dose skip the missed dose and continue with a daily dose

• Can the use of a Monocef-O 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of this tablet can cause diarrhea while killing the harmful bacteria it also affects the bacteria which is present in the intestine this lead to diarrhea,

ALCOHOL

It is considered safe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor.

DRIVING OR OPERATING MACHINERY

It is considered unsafe because the use of this medicine may alter the ability to drive. Kindly consult with the doctor.

PREGNANCY

It is considered safe during pregnancy it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

It is considered safe during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor.

KIDNEY PROBLEM

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

LIVER DISEASE

It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

The Tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Monocef-O 200mg Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 2 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Monocef-O 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient’s health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• Long-term use may cause bacterial and fungal overgrowth
• Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, beta-lactam allergy, and IgE mediated reactions like angioedema, anaphylaxis, and urticaria
• Kindly avoid the use of metabolite containing benzyl alcohol in neonates

Antibiotic resistance

Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics).