- Dosage & Administration:
- Administration: Vipocef can be taken at any time; it should be taken with food to increase absorption from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Dosage:
- Upper respiratory tract infections:
- Acute sinusitis: 200 mg twice daily (1 Vipocef 200 tablet or 2 Vipocef 100 tablets taken twice daily).
- Tonsillitis: 100 mg twice daily. (Only Vipocef 100 tablets should be taken, 1 tablet twice daily).
- Lower respiratory tract infections:
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 200 mg twice daily (1 Vipocef 200 tablet or 2 Vipocef 100 tablets taken twice daily).
- Pneumonia: 200 mg twice daily (1 Vipocef 200 tablet or 2 Vipocef 100 tablets taken twice daily).
- Upper respiratory tract infections:
- Elderly: No dose adjustment is needed for elderly patients with normal renal function.
- Children: Film-coated tablets are not recommended. Vipocef oral suspension granules are recommended for infants and young children.
- Hepatic Impairment: No dose adjustment is needed.
- Renal Impairment: The dose of Vipocef does not need to be changed if the creatinine clearance is above 40 ml/min.
- Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to cefpodoxime or any component of the medication.
- Cefpodoxime should not be used in patients allergic to cephalosporins and those with an allergy to other beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Storage & Quality:
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place at a temperature below 30°C, away from light.
- Shelf Life: 36 months from the manufacturing date.
- Quality Standard: Manufacturer’s Standard.
