Zelpod 200 Tablet

Brand Name Zelpod 200 Tablet
Salt Composition

Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)

Strength 200mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablets in 1 Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Zelnic Biotech Pvt Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Zelnic Biotech Pvt Ltd., SCF- 596, Motor Market, Sector 5 Chandigarh - 160101, India
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    Medical Description of Zelpod 200 Tablet

    Zelpod 200 Tablet contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 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. Cefpodoxime Proxetil 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


    Zelpod 200 Tablet Uses

    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.


    Zelpod 200 Tablet Benefits

    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, diarrhoea, 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, diarrhoea, 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.


    Zelpod 200 Tablet Indication

    Zelpod 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.


    Mechanism of action of Zelpod 200 Tablet

    Zelpod 200 Tablet contain Cefpodoxime Proxetil 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.


    How Zelpod 200 Tablet works

    Zelpod 200 Tablet contain Cefpodoxime. Proxetil 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.


    Zelpod 200 Tablet Contraindication

    Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefpodoxime Proxetil

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


    Zelpod 200 Tablet Side Effects

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


    FAQs for Zelpod 200 Tablet

    •  Is the Zelpod 200 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 Zelpod 200 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 Zelpod 200 Tablet cause diarrhoea?

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


    Precautions and general warning of Zelpod 200 Tablet

    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.


    How to Take Zelpod 200 Tablet

    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.


    Use of Zelpod 200 Tablet in Adult

    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. 


    Use of Zelpod 200 Tablet in children

    Zelpod 200 Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 2 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Zelpod 200 Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Zelpod 200 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.


    Other general warnings

    • 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).


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You are having any concomitant diseases


    General instructions

    Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in children for the treatment of 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. Also treated typhoid fever in children and adults.


    Drug Interaction of Zelpod 200 Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live + Cefpodoxime

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Cefpodoxime decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Argatroban + Cefpodoxime

    Use alternative drugs because the use of cefpodoxime will increase the effect of argatroban by anticoagulation

    Aluminum hydroxide + Cefpodoxime

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aluminum hydroxide will decrease the effect of cefpodoxime by increasing its gastric pH.

    Doxycycline + Cefpodoxime

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Doxycycline decreases the effect of Cefpodoxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    Drug-Food Interaction

    The food may increase the effect of cefpodoxime in your body so it is advised to take this tablet with food to increase the absorption

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Renal dysfunction:

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the serum concentration of the antibiotics and their metabolites may be increased and the half-lives of these drugs prolonged in patients with impaired renal function. You have to adjust the dose based on the severity of the infection.

    Liver diseases:

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the use of this drug may cause hepatitis and it also increases the SGOT, SGPT, and alkaline phosphatase level

    Seizure disorders:

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who have a history of epilepsy because the use of this drug may stimulate seizure and it also cause encephalopathy, coma, asterixis, neuromuscular excitability, and myoclonia


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Cefpodoxime is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of 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.

    It is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of the face, lips, eyelids, throat, hands, and feet.