Orelox 100mg Tablets
Cefpodoxime proxetil
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Read all of this leaflet carefully before taking this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or your pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same yours.
- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or your pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
- 1. What Orelox Tablets are and what they are used for
- 2. Before you take Orelox Tablets
- 3. How to take Orelox Tablets
- 4. Possible side effects
- 5. How to store Orelox Tablets
- 6. Further information
What Orelox Tablets are and what they are used for
Orelox Tablets contains a medicine called cefpodoxime proxetil. This belongs to a group of antibiotics called ‘cephalosporins’.
Orelox Tablets are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the:
- nose, sinuses (such as sinusitis)
- throat (such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
- chest and lungs (such as bronchitis, pneumonia)
- skin (such as an abscess, ulcer, infected wound, inflamed hair follicles, carbuncles, furuncles, infections around the finger nails, a type of skin infection called cellulitis)
- urinary system (such as cystitis, and kidney infections)
- the sexually transmitted infection, gonorrhoea
Before you take Orelox Tablets
Do not take this medicine and tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
- You are allergic (hypersensitive) to cefpodoxime, any other antibiotics including penicillin or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (see Section 6: Further Information).
Signs of an allergic reaction include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of the lips, face, throat and tongue.
Do not take this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Orelox Tablets.
Take special care with Orelox Tablets
Check with your doctor or your pharmacist before taking this medicine if you:
- Have ever had colitis
- Have kidney problems
If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or your pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines you buy without a prescription, including herbal medicines. This is because Orelox Tablets can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Orelox Tablets works.
In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- antacids (used to treat indigestion)
- medicines for treating ulcers (such as ranitidine or cimetidine)
- water tablets or injections (diuretics) used to increase the flow of your water (urine)
- aminoglycoside antibiotics (used to treat infections)
- probenecid (used with a medicine called cidofovir to stop kidney damage)
- coumarin anti-coagulants such as warfarin (used to thin the blood)
- oestrogens such as in the contraceptive pill
Take antacids and medicines for ulcers 2-3 hours after Orelox Tablets.
Tests
If you require any tests (such as blood or urine tests) while taking this medicine, please make sure your doctor knows that you are taking Orelox Tablets.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor before taking Orelox Tablets if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Do not breast-feed if you are taking Orelox Tablets. This is because small amounts may pass into the mother’s milk.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machinery
You may feel dizzy while you are taking this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Orelox Tablets
Orelox Tablets contain:
- Lactose: This is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you cannot tolerate or digest some sugars talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
How to take Orelox Tablets
Always take Orelox Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Taking this medicine
- Take this medicine by mouth.
- Take this medicine with or straight after food
- If you feel the effect of your medicine is too weak or too strong, do not change the dose yourself, but ask your doctor.
How much to take
The dose of Orelox Tablets depends on your needs and the illness being treated. Your doctor will advise you:
Adults
Infections of the nose/throat
- One tablet twice each day
Infection of the sinuses
- Two tablets twice each day
Infections of the chest and lungs
- One or two tablets, twice each day
Infections of the lower urinary system e.g. cystitis
- One tablet twice each day
Gonorrhoea
- Two tablets as a single dose
Infections of the upper urinary system such as kidney infections
- Two tablets twice each day
Skin infections
- Two tablets twice each day
People with kidney problems
Your doctor may need to give you a lower dose
Children
Children should be given Orelox Paediatric Granules
Your doctor will advise you of the best way to take your medicine. Always follow his advice about when and how to take your medicine and always read the label on the box. Your pharmacist will also be able to help you if you are not sure.
Blood tests
If you take this medicine for more than 10 days, the doctor or nurse may do a blood test. This is routine and nothing to worry about.
If you take more Orelox Tablets than you should
If you have too much of this medicine, talk to your doctor straight away. The following effects may happen: confusion, lack of emotion or interest in anything and agitation.
If you forget to take Orelox Tablets
If a dose is missed, do not worry. Just wait until the next dose is due. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop taking Orelox Tablets
Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor. You should not stop taking Orelox Tablets just because you feel better. This is because the infection may come back or get worse again.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Orelox Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor straight away or go to the nearest hospital casualty department if you notice any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:
- You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, joint pain, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
- Blistering or bleeding of the skin around the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. Also flu-like symptoms and fever. This may be something called ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’.
- Severe blistering rash where layers of the skin may peel off to leave large areas of raw exposed skin over the body. Also a feeling of being generally unwell, fever, chills and aching muscles. This may be something called ‘Toxic epidermal necrolysis’.
- You have a skin rash or skin lesions with a pink/red ring and a pale centre which may be itchy, scaly or filled with fluid. The rash may appear especially on the palms or soles of your feet. These could be signs of a serious allergy to the medicine called ‘erythema multiforme’.
- You get infections more easily than usual. This could be because of a blood disorder. This is more likely if you are taking the tablets for a long time.
- Yellowing of the skin, eyes or mouth and feeling tired. You may also be more pale than normal. This could be because of a serious type of anaemia.
Stop taking your medicine and you contact your doctor without delay if you get:
- Severe diarrhoea
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects get serious or lasts longer than a few days
- Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- Stomach pains
- Headaches
- Feeling dizzy
- Ringing in the ears
- Feeling tired or weak
- Itching skin without rash
- Pins and needles
- Numbness or tingling feelings
Tell your doctor if any of these side effects gets serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Blood tests
Orelox Tablets can change the levels of liver enzymes shown up in blood tests. This can mean that your liver is not working properly.
If you think you are reacting badly to the medicine or having any problems, then discuss it with your doctor or your pharmacist.
How to store Orelox Tablets
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25°C.
Do not use Orelox 100mg Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Orelox Tablets contain
- Each tablet contains 130mg of the active ingredient cefpodoxime proxetil (equivalent to 100mg cefpodoxime).
- The other ingredients are lactose, magnesium stearate, carboxymethylcellulose calcium, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium lauryl sulphate. The tablets are film coated with titanium dioxide, talc and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 6CP.
What Orelox Tablets looks like and content of the pack
Orelox 100mg Tablets are biconvex cylindrical white tablets with “208” and beneath “A” engraved on one side.
Orelox is available in blister packs of 10 tablets.
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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in July 2008.
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