Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Composition of Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup contains Cefpodoxime (50mg/5ml). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

• Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract
• skin & soft-tissue
• ear
• blood
• genital and lungs (pneumonia).

Key benefits

• Effective against a wide range of bacteria
• Available as tablets
• syrups and injections

How Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup works

Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to take Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Most side effects of Cepotus are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Loose motions
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Rash
• Thrush

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.

Do not take Cepotus if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Your doctor has prescribed Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.</div></li> <li><div>Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.</div></li> <li><div>Discontinue Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.</div></li> <li><div>Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.</div></li> <li>Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.</li> <li>Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cepotus 50 Dry Syrup as it may cause increased side effects.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICARUS HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Cephalosporin