Epodox 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Epodox Benefits & Uses

Epodox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Epodox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Epodox Related Warnings

Is the use of Epodox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Epodox.

Mild
Is the use of Epodox safe during breastfeeding?

Epodox can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Epodox on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Epodox. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Epodox on the Liver?

Epodox may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Epodox on the Heart?

Epodox has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Epodox with Other Drugs

Epodox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Epodox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epodox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Epodox

Is this Epodox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Epodox has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Epodox will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Epodox, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Epodox is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Epodox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Epodox

It is safe to take Epodox with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Epodox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Epodox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Epodox

Question over 5 years ago

How does Epodox work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Epodox works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Epodox?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Epodox is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Epodox cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Epodox can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Epodox over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Epodox over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Epodox help in preventing cold?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Epodox does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.