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Acef-LB 200 Tablet

Manufactured byAGRON REMEDIES PVT LTD
ContainsCefpodoxime (200 mg) + Lactobacillus Sporogenes (60 Million Spores)
Description
Acef-LB 200 Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used for treating a variety of infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, cystitis, gonococcal infection, etc. caused by bacteria in patients who are at risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of common cold, flu or viral infections since it is active against the infections caused by certain bacterial species only.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Acef-LB 200 Tablet

  • Abdominal pain
  • Dark or Clay colored stools
  • Decreased appetite
  • Blurred vision
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Excessive gas in stomach
  • Joint pain
  • Change in taste
  • Change in color/odor of vaginal discharge
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Abnormal urine odour
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Itching of skin
  • Rash
  • Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Acef-LB 200 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
  • Cystitis
  • Gonococcal infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Sinusitis
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefpodoxime, any other beta-lactam antibiotics, lactobacillus sporogenes, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Drug resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause dizziness or lightheadedness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

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Disease interactions

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Coombs test

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if you are undergoing the Coombs test. A false-positive result may be obtained if this test is performed during treatment with this medicine. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Cefpodoxime works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number. Lactobacillus Sporogenes body-friendly micro-organisms in the intestines.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Antidiarrheals/probiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Cefpodoxime: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 20 June 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698024.html

Cefpodoxime - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 20 June 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01416

[Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2018 [cited 20 June 2018]. Available from:

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/065462s005lbl.pdf
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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Aug 2019

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