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Microcef-200 DT
Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)
₹185MRP ₹1955% offIn stock
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Microcef-200 DT is used for treatment of Bacterial infections.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)
Available variants: tablet 200mg 10`S
Best price: ₹185 (₹18.53 per tablet)
MRP: ₹195
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MICRO LABS
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Microcef-200 DT in Bangladesh
14 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- CefdoxAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- Cefokid 200Euro Pharma Ltd.
- CefominPopular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- CeforanDrug International Ltd.
- Ceforan 200Drug International Ltd., Squib Road
- CepoxidApex Pharma Ltd.
- CpThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- DofiximIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- EpoximPeoples Pharma Ltd.
- InfecnoSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- MetoximNevian Lifescience PLC
- RovantinOpsonin Pharma Limited
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- TrucefRenata PLC
- XimeproxIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Microcef-200 DT
Microcef-200 DT contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.
Uses of Microcef-200 DT
Treatment of Bacterial infections
Key benefits
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections Microcef 200mg Tablet DT kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis)
- lungs (pneumonia)
- ear
- abdomen
- urinary tract
- bones and joints
- skin
- blood
- and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days
- but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
How Microcef-200 DT works
Microcef 200mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. This weakens the bacteria, causing them to die. As a result, the infection is controlled, and the body's immune system can effectively eliminate the remaining bacteria.
How to take Microcef-200 DT
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Microcef-200 DT
Most side effects of Microcef-200 DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
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 Microcef-200 DT
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
| Alcohol | Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Driving | Driving UNSAFE |
| Kidney | Kidney CAUTION |
| Liver | Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
| Habit forming | No |
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 Microcef-200 DT 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 Microcef-200 DT
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Microcef-200 DT
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue Microcef 200mg Tablet DT and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing. Diarrhea may occur sometimes, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class:
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Drug class:
- Cephalosporin
- Chemical class:
- Cephalosporins
Substitutes for Microcef-200 DT
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Microcef-200 DT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefpen 200 TabletPENSIA BIOTECH | tablet · 10`S | ₹100 | 46% cheaper |
| Cefredrox 200 mg Tablet | 1X6 | ₹124 | 33% cheaper |
| Monotax O -200 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹163 | 12% cheaper |
| Vivapod 200 mg TabletVIVAANA PHARMA PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹166 | 10% cheaper |
| Cefacore-200 TabletLIVIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.` | tablet · 10`S | ₹171 | 8% cheaper |
| Hipod 200 TabletHIBISCUS PHARMACEUTICALS PRIVA | tablet · 10`S | ₹176 | 5% cheaper |
| Zipod 200 TabletFDC Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹178 | 4% cheaper |
| Mipod-200 mg TabletMINT PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹178 | 4% cheaper |
| Podoxim 200 mg | 10'S | ₹180 | 3% cheaper |
| Grocep 200 TabletGROMAX FORMULATIONS PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹181 | 2% cheaper |
| U.v.a.cef 200 | 1X10 | ₹182 | 2% cheaper |
| Podxetil 200 mg TabletKOYE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹187 | 1% more |
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Microcef-200 DT FAQs
What is Microcef-200 DT used for?
Microcef-200 DT is commonly used for Treatment of Bacterial infections. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Microcef-200 DT?
Microcef-200 DT contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How does Microcef-200 DT work?
Microcef 200mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic.
Is Microcef-200 DT a prescription medicine?
Yes. Microcef-200 DT is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Microcef-200 DT?
The side effects reported most often with Microcef-200 DT are Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Microcef-200 DT be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Microcef-200 DT.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Microcef-200 DT?
Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is Microcef-200 DT habit forming?
No. Microcef-200 DT is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Microcef-200 DT?
Cefpen 200 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹100 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Microcef-200 DT cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Microcef-200 DT starts at ₹185 (MRP ₹195) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 200mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Microcef-200 DT?
Microcef-200 DT is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Microcef-200 DT delivered?
Microcef-200 DT is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Microcef-200 DT, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹185 (₹18.53 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹195
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H1
- Brand
- MICRO LABS
- Manufacturer
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- Drug class
- Cephalosporin
- Chemical class
- Cephalosporins
- Action class
- Third-Generation Cephalosporins
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 200mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Microcef-200 DT.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.