axidox 200mg tablet dt - Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg) medicine

Axidox 200mg Tablet DT - Uses, Price, Side Effects

No reviews yet
๐Ÿญ Axico Healthcare ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 27, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 27, 2026

What is axidox 200mg tablet dt used for?

Axidox 200mg Tablet DT contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice daily.

  • Generic Name: Cefpodoxime Proxetil
  • Manufacturer: Axico Healthcare
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.

๐Ÿ’Š axidox 200mg tablet dt Uses & Benefits

Treatment of respiratory tract infections (e.g., community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, otitis media, sinusitis, and uncomplicated gonorrhea.

Off-label uses: Lyme disease, Meningococcal prophylaxis, Bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Brand NameAxone O 200mg Tablet
ManufacturerAxico Healthcare
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCephalosporins: 3 generation
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed from gastrointestinal tract; absorption is enhanced by food.
DistributionDistributes widely into body tissues and fluids including lungs, tonsils, prostate, and middle ear; crosses placenta and enters breast milk.
Protein BindingAbout 21-29% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismCefpodoxime proxetil is de-esterified to active cefpodoxime; further metabolism is minimal.
Half-LifeApproximately 2-3 hours in patients with normal renal function.
ExcretionPrimarily excreted unchanged in urine via glomerular filtration and tubular secretion.
BioavailabilityApproximately 50% (increased to 60-70% when taken with food).
Onset of ActionRapid; within 1-2 hours after oral administration.
Peak Plasma Time2-3 hours after oral administration.
Duration of ActionApproximately 12 hours.

How It Works

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), leading to cell lysis and death.

Mechanism Steps

1Cefpodoxime proxetil is de-esterified by intestinal esterases to active cefpodoxime.
2Cefpodoxime binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located on the bacterial cell wall.
3Inhibition of transpeptidase enzymes prevents cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take axidox 200mg tablet dt

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of axidox 200mg tablet dt

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache
  • Vaginal candidiasis

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Pseudomembranous colitis
  • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Seizures

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Interstitial nephritis
  • Hepatitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
Probenecid Moderate Reduced excretion of cefpodoxime
Live Typhoid Vaccine Moderate Reduced vaccine efficacy

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Probenecid
  • Warfarin
  • Live typhoid vaccine

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • BCG vaccine
  • Cholera vaccine
  • Estrogen derivatives
  • Sodium picosulfate

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • H2-receptor antagonists
  • Iron supplements

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Food increases absorption; avoid concurrent administration with antacids or iron supplements.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

No direct interaction reported; however, alcohol may reduce immune response and increase side effects.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to cefpodoxime or other cephalosporins; history of immediate-type hypersensitivity to penicillins.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Renal function (especially in elderly or renally impaired), signs of superinfection, prothrombin time if on warfarin.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; use with caution.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; hemodialysis may enhance elimination.

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose and resume regular schedule. Do not double dose.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 27, 2026

๐Ÿ”— View Profile

๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for axidox 200mg tablet dt

View All

Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cefpodoxime Proxetil (200mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

๐Ÿ˜Š Was this information helpful?

Browse Medicines A-Z

Search our extensive medical database alphabetically.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Back to Medicines Directory
SaathiMed App
SaathiMed App Consult doctors & order medicines faster
Install