Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Dicloxacillin + Lactic Acid (Lactobacillus)
Uses
Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Lactobacillus, and Dicloxacillin are used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How it Works
How Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Lactobacillus, and Dicloxacillin Work Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Lactobacillus, and Dicloxacillin is a combination of two antibiotics (Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Dicloxacillin) and a live microorganism (Lactobacillus). Both antibiotics work by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering, which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. This action helps treat infections, but it may also disrupt the digestive system by eliminating healthy gut bacteria. Lactobacillus is included to help restore the balance of healthy bacteria.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil, Lactobacillus, and Dicloxacillin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, flatulence, headache, and rash.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may cause the infection to return and become harder to treat.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Take the medication with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Stop taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Lactobacillus + Dicloxacillin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop:
- An itchy rash
- Swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
- Breathing difficulties
