Monocef O 50mg Tablet belongs to the therapeutic classification of Cephalosporins. The primary composition for this medicine is Cefpodoxime 50 MG.
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Do not take Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Taking antibiotics of own or practising self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Before taking Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml and maintain a gap of 2-3 hours between both to avoid any drug interaction. Consult a doctor before taking Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml to prevent unpleasant side effects. Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
Medicine Interaction: Monocef-O 50 Oral Suspension 30 ml may have interaction with furosemide (used to treat oedema), warfarin (used to prevent blood clotting), calcium/vitamin D (multimineral for bones), sodium bicarbonate, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, ranitidine and loratadine (used to treat ulcer and acidity), and probenecid (used to treat excess uric acid).
Drug Schedule: Schedule H1 Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea). Yogurt or probiotics may help. You may get these products at health food stores or in some pharmacies. - For women, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge.
How to Store it: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Over Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Precautions: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.
Missed Dose: Store protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 30 C.