Cefpodoxime (Oral Route)

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Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cefpodoxime in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving cefpodoxime.

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Colitis (inflammation in gut), history of or
• Diarrhea, severe, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

• Kidney disease—Use with caution. Effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage forms (suspension or tablets):
  • For bronchitis:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For ear infections:
    • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
    • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For gonorrhea:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) taken as a single dose.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For pneumonia:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For sinusitis:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—200 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
    • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For skin infections:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—400 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For sore throat and tonsillitis:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Infants and children 2 months to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight every 12 hours.
    • Infants younger than 2 months of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For urinary tract infections:
    • Adults and teenagers 12 years of age and older—100 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours.
    • Children younger than 12 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.