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Pedolas 100 tab drug is a group of drugs for parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals with the ingredient Cefpodoxime. To ensure effective use, users need to follow the instructions of the doctor, and refer to the information content in the following article.
1. What are the uses of Pedolas 100?
1.1. What is Pedolas 100? Pedolas medicine 100 tab is a drug of the group of drugs used to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals and antifungals with the ingredient Cefpodoxime e (in the form of Cefpodoxime proxetil) 100 mg. Drugs manufactured by US Pharma USA Co., Ltd. are circulated in Vietnam and are registered with VDK-21184-14.
Pedolas 100 tab contains ingredients:
Cefpodoxime equivalent to 100 mg. Excipients: Lactose, microcrystallin cellulose M102, Sodium starch glycolate, talc, magnesium stearate. The drug has a dosage form: Film coated tablets
1.2. What does Pedolas 100 do? Cefpodoxime is indicated for the treatment of the following infections:
Upper respiratory tract infections including acute otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Community-acquired acute pneumonia. Uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Skin and skin structure infections. Contraindications of Pedolas 100: Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cefpodoxime proxetil.
2. Usage of Pedolas 100
2.1. How to take Pedolas 100 Pedolas 100 is taken orally.
2.2. Dosage of the drug Pedolas 100 Adults:
Upper respiratory tract infections, pharyngitis: The dose is 100 mg every 12 hours for 10 days. Community-acquired acute pneumonia: 200 mg every 12 hours for 14 days. Uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection: 200 mg single dose. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100 mg every 12 hours for 7 days. Skin and skin structure infections: 400 mg every 12 hours for 7-14 days. Children:
Acute otitis media: Dosage 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg/day divided into 2 times) for 10 days. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: Dose of 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 200 mg/day in 2 divided doses) for 10 days. Cefpodoxime should be administered with food. In patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min), the dosing interval should be increased to 24 hours. No dose adjustment is required in patients with cirrhosis.
Handling missed dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. Never use twice the prescribed dose.
Treatment of overdose: Nausea, epigastric pain and diarrhea may occur when the patient takes an overdose. Immediately call 911 or go to the nearest local health facility if a serious reaction or complication occurs when an overdose occurs. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
3. Notes when using Pedolas 100
Before starting treatment with cefpodoxime, patients should carefully investigate the patient's history of allergy to cephalosporins, penicillins or other drugs. It should be used with caution in people with penicillin hypersensitivity and renal insufficiency. Because the drug can cause dizziness and lightheadedness, care should be taken when administering the drug to people who drive or operate machinery. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women. These subjects need to be used under the direction of a doctor.
4. Side effects of the drug Pedolas 100
Side effects also reported in clinical trials were usually mild and transient, and included: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, colitis and headache. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions, rash, pruritus, dizziness, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia or eosinophilia have been reported rarely.
5. Drug interactions
Plasma concentrations are reduced by approximately 30% when cefpodoxime proxetil is co-administered with antacids or H2 inhibitors. When cefpodoxime is administered concomitantly with compounds known to be nephrotoxic, renal function should be closely monitored. Plasma concentrations of cefpodoxime are increased when cefpodoxime is administered with probenecid. Alteration of laboratory values: Cephalosporins cause a positive direct Coomb test. Pedolas 100 cap medicine should be stored in a cool dry place (temperature below 30 degrees Celsius) protected from light. In addition, it should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
Pedolas 100 tab drug is a group of drugs for parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals with the ingredient Cefpodoxime. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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