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Poxestal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bronchitis. Poxestal also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Poxestal. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Poxestal side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Poxestal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Poxestal's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Poxestal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Poxestal related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Poxestal contraindications section.
Besides this, Poxestal may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Poxestal, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Poxestal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
| Adult |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Geriatric |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Poxestal is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Poxestal safe for pregnant women?
Poxestal has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Poxestal safe during breastfeeding?
Poxestal may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Poxestal, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Poxestal.
What is the effect of Poxestal on the Kidneys?
Poxestal can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Poxestal on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Poxestal. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Poxestal on the Heart?
Poxestal is rarely harmful for the heart.
Poxestal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Poxestal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Poxestal habit forming or addictive?
Poxestal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Poxestal will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Poxestal is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Poxestal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Poxestal
Taking Poxestal with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Poxestal
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Poxestal with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vantin® (cefpodoxime proxetil )
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311
