What is this medication? CEFPODOXIME (sef pode OX eem) is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It treats some infections caused by bacteria. It will not work for colds, the flu, or other viruses. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME (S): Vantin, Vantin Powder

200 mg Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: Acute Bronchitis and Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days Acute Community- Acquired Pneumonia 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days Acute Maxillary Sinusitis Adult 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days Pediatric

Overview Change Language Cefpodoxime Prescription vs OTC: Prescription by Doctor required About Cefpodoxime Cefpodoxime is used for treating mild infections caused by bacteria. It treats these infections by not the bacteria from growing further. It can be taken for anywhere between 5 – 14 days, depending on the severity of one’s infection.

Commonly used to treat acute otitis media, pharyngitis, and sinusitis, cefpodoxime proxetil is a prodrug which is absorbed and de-esterified by the intestinal mucosa to Cefpodoxime. Type Small Molecule Groups Approved, Vet approved Structure 3D Download Similar Structures Weight Average: 427.455 Monoisotopic: 427.062024681 Chemical Formula

Oral amoxicillin or amoxicillin and clavulanate usually recommended for empiric treatment. If an oral cephalosporin used as an alternative in children (e.g., in penicillin-allergic individuals), combination regimen that includes a third generation cephalosporin (cefixime or cefpodoxime) and clindamycin (or linezolid) recommended.

Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic that can treat several types of bacterial infections in adults and children. This medication is taken twice per day by mouth, and it's available as a tablet and a flavored suspension for better taste. Reviewed by: Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP. Allison Barnes, PharmD.

DESCRIPTION Cefpodoxime proxetil is an orally administered, extended spectrum, semi-synthetic antibiotic of the cephalosporin class. The chemical name is (RS)1(isopropoxycarbonyloxy) ethyl.