Vantin
Cefpodoxime 100mg and 200mg tablets, used for respiratory tract infection, cystitis and uncomplicated skin infection. A broad-spectrum cephalosporin.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 30 tablets | US$75.30 | US$2.51 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | US$123.00 | US$2.05 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | US$173.70 | US$1.93 |
| 200mg | 30 tablets | US$103.50 | US$3.45 |
| 200mg | 60 tablets | US$157.80 | US$2.63 |
| 200mg | 90 tablets | US$207.00 | US$2.30 |
| 200mg | 120 tablets | US$253.20 | US$2.11 |
| 200mg | 180 tablets | US$372.60 | US$2.07 |
- 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 patients living far from a major medical centre in Australia. 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.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.