Cefpodoxime Tabs are an antibiotic for dogs and cats. Cefpodoxime for dogs and cats is used to treat skin, respiratory and urinary tract infections. Generic for Simplicef.
Side Effects: Side effects that usually are not serious include: vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Side effects that may be serious or indicate a serious problem: Complete loss of appetite in cats can sometimes cause severe liver problems. If your cat completely stops eating, contact your veterinarian.
Fever, rashes, trouble breathing, and pale gums may indicate an allergy to the drug. If you see any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Can be given with or without food, but gastrointestinal side effects (eg, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea) might be prevented if given with food. If your animal vomits or acts sick after receiving the drug on an empty stomach, try giving the next dose with food or a small treat. If vomiting continues, contact your veterinarian.
Warnings: This drug SHOULD NOT be used in patients that are allergic to it or drugs like it (eg, other cephalosporin and penicillins). This drug should be used WITH CAUTION in patients that have kidney disease.
Be sure to give this pet antibiotic as long as veterinarian has prescribed, even if your animal seems better.
Overdoses can be very dangerous. Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Always follow the dosage instructions provided by your veterinarian. If you have difficulty giving the medication, contact your veterinarian.
If you miss a dose, give it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to the regular schedule. Do not give two doses at once.
This medication should only be given to the pet for whom it was prescribed.
Disposal of Unused Prescription Medications
- Return unwanted or unused medications to Revival Animal Health in person, or visit www.disposemymeds.org to find a pharmacy near you.
- A secondary method of drug disposal is to remove the unwanted medication from any wrappers or containers and place it in a plastic bag with moist coffee grounds or cat litter. This can be disposed of in the regular garbage collection.
- Please do NOT dispose of unwanted meds down the drain or toilet, as this may eventually find its way into the human water supply.
Learn more about disposal of unused prescription medications
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Disposal of Medical Sharps
- When you're finished with the syringe and needle, do not try to recap, remove, bend or break the needle. This is where most injuries occur.
- Dispose the syringe and needle immediately in a nearby sharps container. All sharps must be deposited in a puncture-proof container. Make sure your storage location is child and animal proof.
- As with all product handling, make sure you wash your hands after handling medical sharps.
Disposal of Sharps Container
- When your sharps container is half-full, sift dry Portland Cement throughout the sharps. Fill the container with water, and rotate until the cement is mixed and the sharps have been distributed throughout the cement mixture. Let cement dry for 24 hours.
- Seal the lid of the container tightly and use duct tape to seal. Label the container "Livestock Sharps" to properly identify the contents.
- Dispose of the containers in accordance with your state's regulations.
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Active Ingredients: Cefpodoxime
Storage: Store tablets in the original prescription bottle or an approved dosage reminder container at room temperature.
