WHAT IS Vantin/Cefpodoxime TABLETS?

Vantin/CEFPODOXIME is a cephalosporin antibiotic. This medicine is used to treat respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and skin infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

WHAT SIDE EFFECTS MAY I NOTICE FROM Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems confused, nervous, shaky fast, irregular heartbeat redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth unusually weak or tired vaginal irritation, discharge diarrhea dizzy, drowsy dry mouth headache joint or muscle pain stomach upset, gas trouble sleeping vomiting

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

This list may not describe all possible side effects.

WHAT IF I MISS A DOSE?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

WHAT SHOULD I TELL MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS BEFORE I TAKE Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

bleeding problems bowel disease, like colitis kidney disease other chronic illness an unusual or allergic reaction to cefpodoxime, other cephalosporin antibiotics, penicillin, penicillamine, other foods, dyes or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

WHAT SHOULD I WATCH FOR WHILE USING Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if you get new symptoms.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

WHERE SHOULD I KEEP Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Keep container closed tightly. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Keep out of the reach of children.

WHAT MAY INTERACT WITH Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

antacids diuretics medicines for stomach acid or ulcer like cimetidine, famotidine, lansoprazole, nizatidine, omeprazole, ranitidine probenecid sodium bicarbonate

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care providers a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

HOW SHOULD I USE Vantin/Cefpodoxime?

Take this medicine by mouth with a full glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

Note: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.