All doses of cefpodoxime proxetil in this insert are expressed in terms of the active cefpodoxime moiety
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Diarrhea
What is cefpodoxime? Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria
Cefpodoxime comes as a tablet and suspension (liquid) to take by mouth
Cefpodoxime is a prescription drug used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose (maximum 100 mg) orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days
It is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative
Cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug that is absorbed from and de-esterified in the gastrointestinal tract to its active metabolite, cefpodoxime