Generic name: cefpodoxime [ SEF-poe-DOX-eem ]
Brand name: Vantin
Dosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (100 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (100 mg; 200 mg)
Drug class:Third generation cephalosporins
What is cefpodoxime?
Cefpodoxime is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. This includes infections of the sinus, throat, ear, skin, bladder, or lungs.
Cefpodoxime is also used to treat gonorrhea.
Cefpodoxime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use cefpodoxime if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any type of cephalosporin antibiotic (Omnicef, Keflex, and others).
Before taking this medicine
You should not take cefpodoxime if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any other cephalosporin antibiotic (cefdinir, cefalexin, Keflex, Omnicef, and others).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
urination problems;
a stomach or intestinal disorder such as colitis; or
an allergy to any type of penicillin.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using cefpodoxime.
Cefpodoxime is not approved for use by anyone younger than 2 months old.
