Cefpodoxime Side Effects

Possible side effects of cefpodoxime are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects if they are severe or do not go away in a few days.

• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• White discharge from the vagina
• Vaginal irritation (swelling, redness, itching, burning)
• Headache

Occasionally, cefpodoxime can cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop:

• Bloody or watery diarrhea with or without stomach cramps and fever (this can occur up to 2 months or more after stopping antibiotic treatment)
• Skin rash, hives, itching
• Wheezing
• Difficulty breathing
• Trouble speaking or swallowing
• Fever, chills, sore throat, and other returning or new signs of infection
• Urinary symptoms or dark urine

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of cefpodoxime. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Cefpodoxime Overdose: In case of an overdose of cefpodoxime, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 or emergency services if a person has collapsed, stopped responding, stopped breathing, or had a seizure. Symptoms of a cefpodoxime overdose may include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Source: FDA