Uses of Swich 200 Tablets

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1. What do Swich 200 tablets do?

Swich 200 tablets with the main ingredient is Cefpodoxime (in the form of Cefpodoxim proxetil) 200mg, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets and contributed in a box of 1 blister x 10 tablets.
Swich 200 tablets are indicated for use in the treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria in the following cases:
For the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections such as: pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute otitis media,...; For the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections, uncomplicated acute gonococcal infections; For the treatment of bacterial infections in obstetrics and gynecology; For the treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections; For the treatment of muscle, bone and joint infections caused by the above bacteria; Used as prophylaxis for post-operative infections.

2. Dosage and how to take Swich 200 tablets

2.1. Dosage For adults and adolescents over 12 years old
Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections, including tonsillitis and pharyngitis: Take 100mg every 12 hours, duration for 5-10 days; Treatment of community-acquired acute pneumonia: 200mg every 12 hours, for 14 days; Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis: 200mg every 12 hours for 10 days; Treatment of uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection and rectal gonococcal disease in female patients: 200mg single dose; Treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections: Use 100mg every 12 hours, for 7 days; Treatment of skin and skin structure infections: 400 mg every 12 hours for 7-14 days. For children and infants (age from 2 months to 12 years old)
Treatment of acute otitis media: Use 10mg/kg/day (maximum use 400mg/day, divided into 2 times) for a period of time. in 10 days; Treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis: Use 10mg/kg/day (maximum use 200mg/day, divided into 2 times) for 5-10 days; Treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis: Use 10 mg/kg/day (maximum use 400 mg/day, divided into 2 times) for 10 days. For patients with renal failure, the dose is as above but once a day.
2.2. How to use Patients need to use according to the instructions of the treating doctor. Patients should not arbitrarily use the drug or change the dose or stop the drug suddenly without consulting the doctor.
Patients can take the drug before, during or after a meal. To avoid missed doses, patients should take the medicine at the same time of day, during the treatment period.
2.3. Treatment of Overdose When a patient takes an overdose, they may experience symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, and epigastric pain. What needs to be done is to take the patient to the emergency room at the nearest medical facility, inform the doctor about all the drugs being treated by the patient.
2.4. Management of missed dose Patients need to take the medicine as soon as the missed dose is detected. If it is almost time for the missed dose to be detected, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled. Avoid taking a double dose than prescribed.

3. Precautions when using Swich 200 tablets

3.1. Contraindications Swich-200 Tablets are not indicated for use in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cefpodoxime proxetil and cephalosporin antibiotics.
3.2. Side effects Swich 200 tablets side effects reported in clinical trials are usually mild and transient, including:
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, colitis ; Headache, fungal infection, taste deviation, nosebleeds, rhinitis. Adverse reactions that have been reported rarely are hypersensitivity reactions, rash, pruritus, dizziness, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia or eosinophilia.
When tested in adult patients there have been reports of variability in the clinical trials of Cefpodoxime. However, these changes are transient and of no clinical significance.
3.3. Caution Swich-200 Tablets should only be used when the medicine is still expired, the capsule packaging has not been torn, the outer shell of the tablet has not been watered, the tablet is still hard, not discolored, there is no sign of moisture or there is any sign of moisture. strange smell; Swich-200 Tablets are on the list of prescription drugs, so patients must not arbitrarily use them but must have a doctor's prescription; Patients with kidney failure, stomach ulcers, hepatic coma, myasthenia gravis should carefully consult a doctor before taking the drug; The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, so it should not be broken or crushed before use, to avoid harm to the thick mucosa; Patients should carefully read the instructions for use before use; For pregnant women: Swich-200 Tablets are currently not well tested and well controlled for pregnant women. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In cases where it is necessary to use it, it is necessary to carefully consult a doctor and weigh the benefits and risks; For women who are breastfeeding: The drug can be excreted and passed to the baby through breast milk. It is best not to or limit the use of the drug to women during lactation. This drug has not fully determined the effects of the drug during this period, mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult a doctor, pharmacist before deciding to take the drug; For the ability to drive and use machines: Swich-200 Tablets may cause dizziness as a side effect, so caution should be exercised when driving a vehicle or operating machinery. 3.4. Drug Interactions The effectiveness of Swich-200 Tablets will be significantly reduced if co-administered with antacids or H2 inhibitors, due to decreased plasma drug concentrations; If used with drugs that affect the kidneys, it is necessary to consult a doctor and closely monitor health when taking these drugs together; Blood levels of the drug will increase if taken with Probenecid; Coomb's test may be positive; During treatment with Swich-200 Tablets, the patient should pay attention not to use alcohol, beer, tobacco or alcoholic beverages, fermentation. Swich 200 tablets is a drug belonging to the group of antiparasitic, anti-infective, antiviral and antifungal drugs, so it is indicated for the treatment of many diseases. 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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