Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Benefits & Uses

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Gonorrhea
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefpodoxime and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin is used -

Severe

Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Steven-johnsons syndrome

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Gastritis
Confusion

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Rash
पेट दर्द
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Vertigo
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Urticaria
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin safe for pregnant women?

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin safe during breastfeeding?

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin on the Kidneys?

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin on the Liver?

Using Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin on the Heart?

Using Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin with Other Drugs

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Warfarin

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Doxycycline

Ethinyl Estradiol

Methotrexate

Mild

Probenecid

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin

Is this Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin habit forming or addictive?

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin does not cause addiction.

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin with azithromycin?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoid taking Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin cause stomach upset?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Cefpodoxime + Dicloxacillin is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.