Marketed by: Wincross Pharmaceuticals
MRP: 170/- (1 Strip)
Packing: 1×10
COMPOSITION
Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)
STORAGE
Store below 30°C
Product introduction
Bactocross-200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), urinary tract, ear, nasal sinus, and throat. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms.
Bactocross-200mg Tablet should be taken with food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals or as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of treatment prescribed by your doctor.
Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as the flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, stomach pain, and headache. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to manage or treat them.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using it. It may blur your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Uses of Bactocross-200mg Tablet
Benefits of Bactocross Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Bactocross 200mg Tablet helps eliminate harmful bacteria from the body, supporting recovery from infections. It helps in treating various infections, including those affecting the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, and joints. This helps restore health and prevent complications.
Side effects of Bactocross Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Bactocross
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
How to use Bactocross Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bactocross 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Bactocross Tablet works
Bactocross 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. This weakens the bacteria, causing them to die. As a result, the infection is controlled, and the body’s immune system can effectively eliminate the remaining bacteria.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bactocross 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bactocross 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bactocross 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bactocross 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Bactocross 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bactocross 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bactocross 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bactocross 200mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Bactocross Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bactocross 200mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.