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Cepodem 200: price, uses & cheaper substitutes

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Cepodem 200 contains Cefpodoxime 200 mg. Listed MRP is ₹210.94 for 10 (₹21.09 per tablet).

The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹6.56 per tablet.

MRP
₹210.94
₹ / tablet
₹21.09
Pack
10
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Same-salt cheaper options

BrandManufacturerPackMRP₹ / tabletAs on
Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mgJan AushadhiJan Aushadhi (PMBJP)10₹65.63₹6.5619 October 2026
Cepodem 200Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd10₹210.94₹21.0919 October 2026

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Cefpodoxime 200 mg brands, safety and side effects

What Cefpodoxime 200 mg is used for

  • Throat, tonsil, ear and sinus infections.
  • Chest infections – bronchitis flare-ups and community-acquired pneumonia.
  • Urinary tract infections.
  • Skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Typhoid fever in some cases, as decided by a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cepodem 200 used for?

Cepodem (cefpodoxime) is a cephalosporin antibiotic for throat, ear, sinus, chest, urinary and skin infections caused by bacteria. It does not treat viral fevers, colds or flu.

Cepodem 200 before or after food?

After food. The tablet is absorbed better with a meal. Take it every 12 hours with water.

Can I take Cepodem 200 with alcohol?

There is no direct interaction, but alcohol worsens nausea and dehydration and slows recovery, so avoid it during the course.

Monocef-O 200 vs Monocef injection – what is the difference?

Monocef-O is cefpodoxime tablets taken by mouth. Monocef injection is ceftriaxone, a different cephalosporin given in hospital. They are not interchangeable.

Sources

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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms