Pacfon 100 USP tablets treat respiratory diseases, acute pneumonia (1 blister x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 1 blister x 10 tablets
Specifications Cefpodoxime

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Cefpodoxime	100mg

Uses

indications

Pacfon 100 drugs indicated in the following cases:

Cefpodoxim is used in the form of oral to treat mild to medium diseases in the lower respiratory tract, including acute pneumonia is suffering from the community due to streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae sensitive (including the birth strains of Beta - Lactamase), the acute phase of the sensitive S. PNEumiae strains Influenzae or Moraxella H. (Branhamella, formerly called Neisseria) Catnrhalis, does not produce beta - lactamase. Cefpodoxim is not a priority chosen drug, but rather a major medication for medication (for example, penicillin). Cefpodoxim also plays a role in the treatment of acute otitis media caused by sensitive strains of S. Pneumoniae, H. Influenzae (including the strains of Beta - Lactamase) or B. Catatrhalis. Klebsiella Pneumoniae, Proteus Mirabilis, or Staphylococcus Saprophyticus. Neisseria gonorrheaa. have data.

pharmacokinetics

No data.

Before taking Pacfon 100 USP tablets treat respiratory diseases, acute pneumonia (1 blister x 10 tablets)

How to use

oral medication.

Dosage

Adults and children over 13 years old

To treat the acute phase of chronic bronchitis or mild acute pneumonia to the community: The common dose of Cefpodoxim is 200 mg/time, every 12 hours, in 10 or 14 days, respectively.

For pharyngitis and/or mild tonsillitis to fit or infection of mild or incomplete urinary tract bacteria: Cefpodoxim dose is 100 mg every 12 hours, for 5-10 days or 7 days, respectively.

For skin infections and mild and medium -complicated skin organizations: The common dose is 400 mg every 12 hours, for 7-14 days.

To treat unprocessed urethral gonorrhea in men, women and gonorrhea - rectal and cervical endometrium in women: take a single dose of 200 mg of cefpodoxim, followed by oral doxycyclin treatment to prevent Chlamydia infection.

Children

To treat acute otitis media in children from 5 months to 12 years of age, take a dose of 5 mg/kg (maximum 200 mg) Cefpodoxim every 12 hours, or 10 mg/kg (maximum 400 mg) once a day, for 10 days.

To treat bronchitis/tonsillitis mild and medium in children 5 months to 12 years old, the dose is 5 mg/kg (maximum of 100 mg) every 12 hours, for 5-10 days.

To treat other infections for children under 15 days of age: Do not use.

From 15 days to 6 months: 8 mg/kg/day, divided 2 times.

From 6 months to 2 years: 40 mg/time, 2 times a day.

From 3 years old to 8 years old: 80 mg/time, 2 times a day.

over 9 years old: 100 mg/time, 2 times a day.

Dose for people with kidney failure

Must decrease depending on the degree of renal failure. For patients with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min, and no blood separation, the dose is often used every 24 hours. Patients are taking blood apart, taking the dose often 3 times/week.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.What to do when using overdose?

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Pacfon 100 USP 1x10, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

Digestive: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

general: headache. allergic reaction: rash, urticaria, itching.

Uncommon, 1/1000

Allergic reactions: Reaction such as serum with rash, fever and joint pain and anaphylactic reaction.

Skin: Diverse erythema. liver: liver enzyme disorders, hepatitis and temporary jaundice.

Rare, ADR

Blood: hyperphaulocytes like eosin, blood disorders.

kidney: interstitial nephritis has recovery.

Central nervous system: Increase activity, be agitated, have difficulty sleeping, confuse, increase tone and dizziness dizziness.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

Cefpodoxim stop treatment.

Notify the doctor with unwanted effects when using the drug.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Pacfon 100 USP 1x10 drugs for patients with allergies with cephalosporins and people with porphyrin metabolic disorders.

Be cautious when using

Before starting treatment with cefpodoxim, a thorough investigation of the patient's allergic history with cephalosporin, penicillin or other drugs.

Need to use cautious for people who are sensitive to penicillin, kidney and pregnant or nursing mothers.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

There has been no report on the effect of drugs when used for drivers and machinery operation. Be careful when used because the drug can cause dizziness.

Pregnancy

There is no document about using Cefpodoxim during pregnancy. However, cephalosporins are often considered safe when used for pregnant women.

breastfeeding period

cefpodoxim is secreted through low concentrations. Despite low concentrations, there are still 3 problems that will occur for breastfed children with cefpodoxim: Disorders of intestinal bacteria, directly acting to the child's body and bacterial culture results will be wrong, if antibiotic when fever.

Drug interaction

Cefpodoxim absorption is reduced when there is anti -acid, so avoid using cefpodoxim along with anti -acid.

Storage

Store drugs in a dry, airy place, temperature below 300C, avoid light.

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