Vantin
Utilized to target bacterial infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Cefpodoxime
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 200mg
Vantin details
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infection · Cystitis · Uncomplicated Skin Infections · Upper Respiratory Tract Infection · Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
- 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
- Patient summary
- Utilized to target bacterial infections to alleviate symptoms.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- 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
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.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Vantin
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. Manufactured by Pfizer, it is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg and 200mg.
Vantin availability in Asia
Vantin is registered across 13 markets including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. 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.