Vantin
Cefpodoxime proxetil tablets for bacterial infections and pharyngitis. It stops bacteria from building cell walls, causing them to die.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 200mg
This listing uses Vantin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Vantin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Vantin details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Pharyngitis · Pneumonia
- Alternative names
- cefpodoxime
- Therapeutic class
- Third-Generation Cephalosporin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- vaginal thrush; mild rash; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pharmacia & Upjohn
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Antacids; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for infants over two months, children, and adults.
Contraindications
severe hypersensitivity to cephalosporins; history of severe penicillin anaphylaxis
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; pseudomembranous colitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefpodoxime proxetil tablets for bacterial infections and pharyngitis. It stops bacteria from building cell walls, causing them to die.
Mechanism of action
Binds penicillin-binding proteins to block active peptidoglycan cross-linking inside growing bacterial cell walls, inducing osmotic lysis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Vantin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cefpodoxime Proxetil, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.