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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS

Composition :

CEFPODOXIME-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fidalgo Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Village Dhandari Kalan, Near Dhandari Railway Station, Dhandari Kalan Village, Ludhiana-141001, Punjab, India
Other Info - BRO0341

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Brospec-200 DT Tablet belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Brospec-200 DT Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Brospec-200 DT Tablet passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Brospec-200 DT Tablet may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Brospec-200 DT Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Brospec-200 DT Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.

About Brospec-200 DT Tablet

Brospec-200 DT Tablet belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Brospec-200 DT Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Brospec-200 DT Tablet contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Brospec-200 DT Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Brospec-200 DT Tablet kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.

In some cases, Brospec-200 DT Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Talk to your doctor if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Brospec-200 DT Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects. 

Uses of Brospec-200 DT Tablet

Bacterial infections 

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Key Benefits

Brospec-200 DT Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Brospec-200 DT Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Brospec-200 DT Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with water; do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup/Suspension/Drops/Oral solution: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper. Shake the bottle well before each use. Dry syrup: Check the label for directions before use. Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder, and add water up to the mark on the bottle and shake well. Take it as advised by the doctor. Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Side Effects of Brospec-200 DT Tablet

Drug Warnings

Do not take Brospec-200 DT Tablet if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet , let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Brospec-200 DT Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Coadministration of Acitretin with Brospec-200 DT Tablet can increase the risk and severity of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Acitretin with Brospec-200 DT Tablet together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Coadministration of Tretinoin with Brospec-200 DT Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tretinoin with Brospec-200 DT Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Taking isotretinoin with Brospec-200 DT Tablet may increase the risk of a rare condition called pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the brain).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking isotretinoin and Brospec-200 DT Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
DoxycyclineEtretinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet with etretinate may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Etretinate with Brospec-200 DT Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Co-administration of Brospec-200 DT Tablet with calcium acetate can reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between calcium acetate and Brospec-200 DT Tablet, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. It is adviced to take Brospec-200 DT Tablet 2 hrs before or 6 hours after taking calcium acetate. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DoxycyclineAminolevulinic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Co-administration of aminolevulinic acid with Brospec-200 DT Tablet may increase the risk of sunburn.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Brospec-200 DT Tablet with Aminolevulinic acid can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you notice that your skin is very sensitive to sunlight or if you have a sunburn, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
DoxycyclineLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Coadministration of lomitapide with Brospec-200 DT Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Brospec-200 DT Tablet and Lomitapide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, swelling, skin rash, itching, feeling tired, feeling sick, stomach ache, and dark urine. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Brospec-200 DT Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
DoxycyclineMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet with mipomersen may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Brospec-200 DT Tablet with Mipomersen can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Brospec-200 DT Tablet:
Taking vitamin A with Brospec-200 DT Tablet may increase the risk of vision problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Retinol (vitamin A) together with Brospec-200 DT Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting your doctor.

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