The effects of Ingaron

Ingaron 200mg is commonly used in the treatment of some bacterial infections. To use the medicine safely and effectively, you need to follow the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingaron 200mg drug contains the main ingredient is Cefpodoxime with a concentration of 200mg/tablet, this is an antibiotic that works to treat infections caused by bacteria sensitive to Cefpodoxime. Cefpodoxime belongs to the group of 3rd generation Cephalosporin antibiotics, active against many Gram-negative and positive bacteria. But it has no inhibitory effect on Isoxazolyl - Penicillin-resistant staphylococcus.
Ingaron is used in the following cases:
Acute sinusitis; Tonsillitis ; Pharyngitis; otitis media ; Bronchitis , acute pneumonia; Acute phase of chronic pneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ; Mild to moderate urinary tract infections, uncomplicated; Acute uncomplicated gonorrhea in the endometrium or anus - rectum of women; Gonorrhea in the urethra of women and men; Mild to moderate skin and soft tissue infections. Ingaron 200 is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with Porphyrin metabolism disorders; Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Ingaron 200 is used orally in 2 ways as follows:
Take it directly with water; Drop the tablet into about 100ml of cooled boiling water, shake well until completely dissolved, then drink. Dosage of Ingaron should be according to the doctor's prescription. The recommended dose of Ingaron 200 is given as follows:
For adults and children over 13 years of age: Mild to moderate acute pneumonia or acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis use 1 tablet once every 12 hours in within 10-14 days. Pharyngitis, mild to moderate tonsillitis and uncomplicated mild or moderate urinary tract infections use a dose of 1/2 tablet once every 12 hours for 5-10 days. For uncomplicated mild to moderate skin and soft tissue infections, use 2 tablets every 12 hours for 7-14 days. Gonorrhea in urethra , anus , rectum and endometrium uncomplicated using a single dose of 1 tablet Ingaron 200 . For children: Acute otitis media: Use a dose of 5 mg/kg (maximum 1 tablet) every 12 hours, or 10 mg/kg (maximum 2 tablets) orally once a day for 10 days for children aged 5 years and older. months to 12 years old. Mild to moderate bronchitis or tonsillitis: Use 5 mg/kg (maximum 1/2 tablet) every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days in children 5 months - 12 years old. Other infections: Children under 15 days of age: Not recommended. From 15 days to 8 years old: It is recommended to use powder for suspension. Children over 9 years old: Use a dose of 1/2 tablet / time, 2 times a day. For patients with renal failure: Creatinine clearance < 30ml/min and not on hemodialysis: The usual dose is once/24 hours. Creatinine clearance < 30ml/min and on hemodialysis: The usual dose is 3 times/week. If you forget a dose of Ingaron, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for it.
When using an overdose of Ingaron 200 you may experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, diarrhea. In this case, you need to stop the drug immediately and notify your doctor for timely treatment. Currently, we still do not have a specific antidote, the treatment direction is symptomatic treatment, possibly gastric lavage, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis to reduce drug levels in the body.

Possible side effects when using Ingaron 200 include:
Common side effects:
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea; Headache ; Itching, rash, urticaria. Uncommon side effects:
Erythema multiforme, anaphylactic reaction, rash, arthralgia, fever; Liver enzyme disorders, hepatitis , transient cholestatic jaundice. Rare side effects:
Eosinophilia, blood disorders; reversible interstitial nephritis; Hyperactivity, agitation, trouble sleeping, confusion, increased muscle tone, dizziness, vertigo. Drug interactions Ingaron 200 : Antacids reduce the absorption of Cefpodoxime.
If any abnormality occurs when using Ingaron 200, you need to immediately contact your doctor or go to the nearest medical center for advice and timely handling.