Vantin
Cefpodoxime 100mg and 200mg tablets, used for respiratory tract infection, cystitis and uncomplicated skin infection. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefpodoxime
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Vantin on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infection · Cystitis · Uncomplicated Skin Infections
- Alternative names
- Orelox
- Therapeutic class
- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Cephalosporin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to cephalosporins
- Precautions and warnings
- complete the full course of treatment; report any signs of allergic reaction
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; vaginal fungal infection
- Dosage forms
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Dosage varies by weight and age.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile infection, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cefpodoxime 100mg and 200mg tablets, used for respiratory tract infection, cystitis and uncomplicated skin infection. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin.
Mechanism of action
Vantin is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin that disrupts bacterial cell wall synthesis, resulting in cell death.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: No evidence of teratogenicity; use only if required. Breastfeeding: Present in breast milk; use with caution.
Vantin is a brand of Cefpodoxime, used to treat Respiratory Tract Infection, Cystitis and Uncomplicated Skin Infections. This medication is also sold under the brand name Orelox. It is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg and 200mg.
Buying Vantin online
Generic Cefpodoxime, much of it manufactured in India, often provides a more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and individuals residing far from a major medical centre. As with any treatment, this medication is best used under a doctor’s care.
What you will receive
Vantin is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Pfizer and do not ship the original Vantin.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Cefpodoxime) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.