Uses of Cefoflam 100

Cefoflam 100 is composed of the main active ingredient, Cefpodoxime and other excipients. In which, the main active ingredient Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic belonging to the 3rd generation Cephalosporin group.
This drug has broad antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Cefpodoxime inhibits growth and kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Cefpodoxime has strong activity against cocci such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, group A, B, C, G and S.epidermidis streptococcus. As a result, the activity against Gram-negative bacteria such as E.Coli, Klebsiella and Citrobacter is stronger.

Cefoflam 100mg is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of cases including:
Upper respiratory tract infections, specifically otitis media, pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis. Mild to moderate community-acquired acute pneumonia. Acute acute bronchitis. Uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection, uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Inflammation of the endometrium, rectum, or anus. Mild to moderate skin and skin tissue infections. Cefoflam 100 is contraindicated for use in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy to Cefpodoxime or excipients in drug composition. People with porphyria. Patients allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics. Patients should read the accompanying instructions carefully.

3.1. How to take Cefoflam 100mg is prepared as a film-coated tablet for oral use. The drug should be taken directly with filtered water, do not crush or chew the medicine because it can change the drug's pharmacokinetics. If you want to change the way you take it, talk to your doctor first. The medicine can be taken before, during and after eating.
3.2. Dosage Dosage is usually prescribed according to age. Therefore, the patient should strictly adhere to the prescribed dose. However, if you are still worried, you can refer to the appropriate dosage that has been compiled below:
Adults:
Treatment of chronic bronchitis, mild to moderate community-acquired acute pneumonia : 200mg / time x 2 times / day, each time 12 hours apart and used evenly for about 10-14 days. Tonsillitis, pharyngitis: 100mg/time x 2 times/day 12 hours apart and used evenly for about 10 consecutive days. Uncomplicated gonococcal infection: 200mg/time (single dose). Patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100mg/time x 2 times/day, each time 12 hours apart and used evenly for about 7 consecutive days. Skin and skin structure infections: 400mg/time x 2 times/day 12 hours apart and evenly used for about 7-14 days. Patients with hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary if not necessary.
Children
Acute otitis media: 10mg/kg body weight/day, maximum 400mg/day and divided equally into 2 times, evenly used for about 10 days. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 10mg/kg body weight/day, maximum 200mg/day divided equally into 2 times, used evenly for about 10 days. In addition, for younger children, the prescription will depend on the baby's weight:
From 15 days old to 6 months: 8mg/kg/day x 2 times/day; From 6 months old to 24 months old: 40mg/time x 2 times/day; From 36 months to 8 years old: 80mg/time x 2 times/day; >9 years old: 100mg/time x 2 times/day;

When using Cefoflam to treat bacterial infections, patients may experience some side effects that are:
Common: Digestive disorders, nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, skin allergies including redness, rash, and itching. Uncommon: cholestatic jaundice, allergies, hepatitis, fever, arthralgia,... Very rare: eosinophilia, dyskinesia, trouble sleeping, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety Proactively notify the doctor as soon as abnormal symptoms appear.

Drug interactions cannot be avoided if Cefoflam is co-administered with the following drugs:
Antacids or H2 blockers: Concomitant use with Cefpodoxime proxetil will cause plasma concentrations to decrease by about 30%, thereby causing toxicity to patients. kidney. Probenecid: Causes increased and prolonged plasma concentrations of cefpodoxime. Cephalosporins: Changes in test results. Patients should not arbitrarily share Cefoflam with any western medicine or functional food without the permission of the doctor.

Before starting treatment with Cefoflam 200, the patient should note the following:
Provide the doctor with a complete history of allergies, history of antibiotic use, for easy control. In case of an allergic reaction, it can cause side effects, making the disease worse. Patients need to take the right medicine at the right dose, in the right way, and at the right time. Although Cephalosporin antibiotics are quite safe for pregnant women, before using, patients should consult a specialist doctor. The amount of drug excreted in breast milk is quite small, so women who are breastfeeding can use it, but it is necessary to closely monitor the child's expression. The drug has certain effects on the ability to operate, drive or produce, so it is important to consider the appropriate duration of use of the drug.

Cefoflam 100 is a medicine that is sold and used by prescription. Therefore, the patient must strictly follow the instructions in the application. However, if the patient takes too much or forgets the dose, the patient should calmly handle the following instructions:
If taking Cefoflam 100mg drug overdose but immediately appear symptoms of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, pain upper tier. Then stop taking the drug and call 911 immediately. Treatment: Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to eliminate excess Cefpodoxime.
Patients should take the missed dose as soon as they remember. However, if it is too close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose as directed. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.