Orelox contains cefpodoxime, a beta-lactam antibiotic that works by interfering with bacterial cell-wall formation.
It is used for selected infections caused by bacteria susceptible to cefpodoxime.
Orelox 200mg tablets are a prescription-only medicine.
Uses
- Respiratory tract infections
- Sinusitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Other susceptible bacterial infections as prescribed
Active Ingredient
- Cefpodoxime 200mg, as cefpodoxime proxetil
How to Take
- Take exactly as prescribed by your healthcare professional.
- Swallow the tablet with water.
- Complete the prescribed course unless instructed otherwise.
Precautions
- Prescription-only antibiotic.
- Do not use if you have a serious allergy to cephalosporins or certain penicillins.
- Inform your healthcare provider about kidney disease or previous antibiotic-associated colitis.
- Do not use for viral infections.
