<p><strong>Indications</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>URTIs &amp; LRTIs</li>
	<li>UTIs</li>
	<li>SSTIs</li>
	<li>Typhoid Fever</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Contraindications</strong><br />
Cefpodoxime is contraindicated to the patient with hypersensitivity with cephalosporin.</p>

<p><strong>Precautions &amp; Warnings</strong><br />
Before therapy AGEXTIL-50 (Cefpodoxime 50 mg) Dry Syrup is instituted, careful inquiry should be made to determine whether the patient has had previous hypersensitivity reactions to cephalosporin, penicillins.<br />
AGEXTIL (Cefpodoxime) is broad-spectrum antibiotics and should be prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of colitis.</p>

<p><strong>Adverse Reaction</strong><br />
AGEXTIL-50 (Cefpodoxime 50 mg) Dry Syrup may cause side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vaginal infections, headache, abdominal pain, mild skin rashes, hives, chest pain, and irregular heart beat.</p>

<p><strong>Drug Interactions</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Carbamazepine: Elevated carbamazepine levels have been reported when cefpodoxime is administered concomitantly.</li>
	<li>Warfarin and Anticoagulants: Increased prothrombin time, with or without clinical bleeding, has been reported when cefpodoxime is administered concomitantly.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Dosage</strong></p>

<p>Children Bronchitis: Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days.</p>

<p>Cystitis: 12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days</p>

<p>Gonococcal Infection &ndash; Uncomplicated: Uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or female anorectal infections: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally one time</p>

<p>Gonococcal Infection &ndash; Disseminated: 12 years or older: 400 mg orally twice a day</p>

<p>Otitis Media: 2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose (maximum 200 mg) orally every 12 hours for 5 days; Maximum dose: 400 mg/day</p>

<p>Community-acquired pneumonia: 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days</p>

<p>Sinusitis: 2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose (maximum 200 mg) orally every 12 hours for 10 days. Maximum dose: 400 mg/day. 12 years or older: 200 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days</p>

<p>Uncomplicated Skin or Soft Tissue Infection: 12 years or older: 400 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 14 days</p>

<p>Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis: 2 months through 12 years: 5 mg/kg/dose (maximum 100 mg) orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days. Maximum dose: 200 mg/day. 12 years or older: 100 mg orally every 12 hours for 5 to 10 days.</p>

<p><strong>Presentations</strong><br />
AGEXTIL-50: Bottle of 30 ml with measuring cap</p>
