Vanprox®

Cefpodoxime Proxetil
3rd Generation Cephalosporin (Cephalosporin Antibiotic)

Indication:

Lower respiratory tract infections, Upper respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections including gonorrhea, cystitis, Skin & soft tissue infections, Gynecological infections, Acute otitis media, Childhood infections.

Dosage & Administration:

Adults (Including age 13 years & older):

Type of infection	Total daily dose	Dose Frequency	Duration
Acute community-acquired pneumonia	400 mg	200 mg 12 hourly	14 days
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis	400 mg	200 mg 12 hourly	10 days
Uncomplicated gonorrhea (men/women)	200 mg	Single dose
Rectal gonococcal infection in women	200 mg	Single dose
Skin and soft tissue infections	800 mg	400 mg 12 hourly	7 to 14 days
Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis	200 mg	100 mg 12 hourly	5 to 10 days
Uncomplicated urinary tract infection	200 mg	100 mg 12 hourly	7 days
Acute maxillary sinusitis	400 mg	200 mg 12 hourly	10 days

Child:
15 days-6 months: 4 mg/kg every 12 hours,
6 months-2 years: 40 mg every 12 hours,
3-8 years: 80 mg every 12 hours,
Over 9 years: 100 mg every 12 hours.

Preparation:

Vanprox^® suspension: Bottle containing dry powder to reconstitute 50 ml suspension.
Vanprox^® Paediatric Drops: Bottle containing powder to reconstitute 15 ml suspension.