Hyusethyl Dry Syrup 50mg/5mL (Cefpodoxime Proxetil)

Child dose

○ Infants and children: Suspend before use and administer cefpodoxime orally at a dose of 3 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per dose, 2~3 times daily. For severe cases or cases considered to have an insufficient response, administer 4.5 mg (potency) per kg of body weight per dose orally 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age, symptoms, etc.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Care should be taken not to exceed the maximum daily allowance of aspartame, which for adults should not exceed 2.4g. Patients who have previously experienced shock reactions from this medication should not use it. Since this medication contains lactose, patients with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid it. Patients who are allergic to this medication's components or cephalosporin antibiotics should exercise caution and should be administered the drug carefully if necessary. Patients allergic to penicillin antibiotics should also be cautious. Those with a predisposition for frequent allergic symptoms such as bronchial asthma, skin rashes, or hives should also be careful. Patients with severely impaired kidney function may experience delays in drug excretion, requiring careful dose adjustment and monitoring. Patients who have difficulty taking medication orally, elderly patients, or those in poor health should be monitored closely for vitamin K deficiency. This medication can rarely cause serious allergic reactions such as shock or anaphylaxis, so if any discomfort, oral anomalies, wheezing, dizziness, tinnitus, or sweating occurs, treatment should be discontinued immediately. If skin rashes, hives, itching, fever, or joint pain develop, medication should be stopped and appropriate treatment sought. Gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may occur, and if severe colitis symptoms are observed, treatment should be stopped immediately. Respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, or dyspnea may occur, and if these symptoms arise, the medication should be discontinued and treatment sought. Blood tests may show leukopenia or platelet changes, so regular monitoring is advisable. Neurological abnormalities such as cognitive disturbances or seizures have been reported, so dose adjustment is critically important in patients with impaired kidney function. Rarely, serious skin conditions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis may occur, so skin condition should be monitored closely. Liver dysfunction or impaired kidney function may develop, making regular testing necessary. Long-term use of this medication may lead to deficiencies in vitamin K and a tendency to bleed, so caution is advised. This medication should only be used for the minimum necessary period to prevent the development of resistant bacteria, and it is advisable to check for allergies beforehand. Caution should be exercised during driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness. If taken with diuretics or specific antibiotics, there may be renal stress, so consulting a physician is necessary. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the risks and benefits of this medication, and breastfeeding women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding while using it. Safety has not been established in newborns or infants under 2 months, so use should be avoided in this population. Elderly patients may experience side effects more readily due to declining body function, so careful monitoring of dosage and intervals is advised. This medication may affect some clinical test results, so caution should be exercised during testing. After preparation, it should be stored in a refrigerated container and used within 2 weeks, and it should be shaken well before use.

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This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a cool room temperature, specifically between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

This medication is a light pink to light purple granule.

Package unit

200mL/bottle