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Gudcef Plus Tablet

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsCefpodoxime (200 mg) + Ofloxacin (200 mg)
₹195
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Gudcef Plus Tablet is a combination of Cefpodoxime and Ofloxacin. It is an antibiotic used for the treatment of typhoid fever and respiratory tract infections (infections that affect various organs involved in breathing). Gudcef Plus Tablet works by killing the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of infection. Gudcef Plus Tablet shows side effects such as diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines as this medicine may cause dizziness. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Gudcef Plus Tablet can be taken with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take it at the same time every day. Ensure that your complete the course of treatment for better results and to prevent re-infection. Avoid taking Gudcef Plus Tablet without consulting your doctor. Unnecessary use of this medicine may cause the bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. Gudcef Plus Tablet should be avoided if you have tendinitis (a condition that causes swelling of the tissues that attach bones with muscles) or myasthenia gravis (a condition that causes severe weakness and fatigue of the muscles under voluntary control). Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Gudcef Plus Tablet

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Gudcef Plus Tablet

Stomach pain

Decreased appetite

Joint pain

Change in taste

Diarrhoea

Blurred vision

Dizziness

Headache

Muscle pain

Uses of Gudcef Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

Respiratory Tract Infection

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections that affect parts of the body involved in breathing, such as the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs. Gudcef Plus Tablet is used for the treatment of respiratory tract infections such as: 1. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: Infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. 2. Sinusitis: The swelling of the tissues of your sinuses (hollow spaces located behind your nose and cheekbones, between your eyes, and at the lower end of your forehead). 3. Bronchitis: The swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulate air passage in the lungs. 4. Pneumonia: An infection in the air sacs of one or both lungs.

Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever is an infection caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. The symptoms include high fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, etc. Gudcef Plus Tablet is used for the treatment of typhoid fever.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The time required for Gudcef Plus Tablet to show its action is not clinically known.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time duration for which Gudcef Plus Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.

  • 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 tendencies were reported for Gudcef Plus Tablet.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use which breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Gudcef Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Tendinitis or tendon ruputure

Tendinitis is a condition that causes swelling of the tendon, a tissue that connects your muscles to bones. Gudcef Plus Tablet can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture (a condition that causes partial or complete tearing of the tendon). Hence, this medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of tendinitis or tendon rupture as it may worsen your condition.

Myasthenia gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a serious condition characterized by severe weakness of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you have myasthenia gravis as it may worsen your condition and cause further muscle weakness.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use if you are pregnant unless necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Gudcef Plus Tablet is not recommended for use which breastfeeding as this medicine may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

General warnings

Driving or operating machines

Gudcef Plus Tablet may cause dizziness. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Photosensitivity

Gudcef Plus Tablet may make your skin sensitive to sunlight or UV (ultraviolet) radiation. Hence, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or artificial UV rays. Use sunscreens or wear protective clothing before going out in the sun to avoid any unwanted reactions.

Diarrhoea

Gudcef Plus Tablet can cause diarrhoea as it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea while taking this medicine.

Drug resistance

Complete the course of treatment with Gudcef Plus Tablet even if you feel better after a few doses to avoid antibiotic resistance (a condition in which the bacteria develops the ability to defeat the antibiotics intended to kill them).

Missed Dose

If you forget to take Gudcef Plus Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Gudcef Plus Tablet. Seek immediate medical attention in case of an overdose of this medicine.
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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Aspirin

Disease interactions

Central nervous system disorders

Gudcef Plus Tablet may cause tremors (involuntary muscle contraction leading to shaking movement), restlessness, anxiety, confusion, seizures (sudden, uncontrolled brain activity causing fits), etc. Hence, Gudcef Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have seizures or other central nervous system abnormalities (conditions related to the brain and spinal cord).

Colitis

Gudcef Plus Tablet can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhoea. Gudcef Plus Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have any stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the large intestine) as it may worsen your health condition.

QT Prolongation

QT prolongation is a condition in which your heart muscles take a longer time to recharge between a heartbeat. Gudcef Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have heart problems as this medicine may cause QT prolongation.

Impaired kidney function

Gudcef Plus Tablet is filtered by the kidneys and excreted through urine. A damaged kidney can lead to its accumulation and toxicity. Hence, Gudcef Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it can increase the risk of kidney damage.

Impaired liver function

Gudcef Plus Tablet may increase liver enzyme levels. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it can increase the risk of liver damage.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Coombs test

The Coombs test is performed to find certain proteins that attack red blood cells. The presence of these proteins indicates a condition known as haemolytic anaemia (a condition that occurs due to the abnormal breakdown of red blood cells). Gudcef Plus Tablet may give a false-positive result when the coombs test is performed.
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 Gudcef Plus Tablet with or without food as instructed by your doctor. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Ensure that your complete the course of treatment even if you feel better after a few doses to prevent the risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable effects that persist or worsen. Gudcef Plus Tablet may cause diarrhoea. However, it should subside after your stop taking the medicine. If it does not subside or if you detect blood in your stools, contact your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Gudcef Plus Tablet is a combination of Cefpodoxime and Ofloxacin. Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall (protective outer covering of the bacteria). Thus, it kills the bacteria. Ofloxacin works by preventing the bacterial cells from multiplying and stopping their growth. Eventually, it kills the bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Fluoroquinolones

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Cefpodoxime. [online] Available at: [Accessed 10 February 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cefpodoxime

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ofloxacin. [online] Available at: [Accessed 11 August 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ofloxacin

Drugs, H., 2021. Ofloxacin: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 20 August 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a691005.html

Drugs, H., 2021. Cefpodoxime: Medlineplus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 5 January 2021].

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

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Ofloxacin 200 Mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (Emc). [online] Available at: [Accessed 6 January 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8481/pil

Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 5 January 2021].

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/065462s005lbl.pdf

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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Jan 2023

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₹195 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )