Timebond (Cefpodoxime 200mg) Tablets

Timebond tablets 200mg are a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat common infections caused by a variety of bacteria in different parts of the body. These include upper respiratory tract infections, such as ear infections (otitis media), sinusitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis; also, lower respiratory tract infections such as, pneumonia and acute bronchitis, including acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.  Timebond tablets 200mg are also used for genitourinary tract infections like, cystitis and pyelonephritis (kidney infection); skin and soft tissue infections such as, furunculosis (infection of the hair follicle), pyoderma (pus filled skin infection) and impetigo (a blistering sore skin infection). Timebond 200 is also used to treat genital infections including gonorrhoea, acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis.

Timebond tablets 200mg contain cefpodoxime, a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic, belonging to a subgroup of the beta lactam group of antibiotics (which include penicillins). 

Cefpodoxime in Timebond tablets 200mg is a prodrug that is hydrolysed to its active form. The active form of cefpodoxime then attaches to the penicillin binding proteins on the bacterial cell wall. This inhibits the synthesis of the peptidoglycan layer of the bacterial cell wall, which is important for the structural integrity of the cell wall. 

Blocking formation of the bacterial cell wall in susceptible bacteria kills the bacteria. Unlike other beta lactam antibiotics like penicillins, cephalosporins are less susceptible to destruction by beta-lactamase found in some resistant bacteria. 

Cefpodoxime has good stability to bacterial beta-lactamase and is therefore, active against many ampicillin-resistant or amoxycillin-resistant strains. Cefpodoxime in Timebond 200 is effective against a wide range of common bacteria found in general practice and in hospitals including: Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains and non-resistant strains); Haemophilus influenzae; Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli among others.   

Timebond tablets contain the active ingredient cefpodoxime proxetil 200mg, a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat common infections caused by a variety of bacteria in different parts of the body

Timebond tablets 200mg contain cefpodoxime, a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat common infections caused by a variety of bacteria in different parts of the body. 

These susceptible bacteria include Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains and non-resistant strains); Haemophilus influenzae; Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli among others. Cefpodoxime in Timebond 200 is used to treat upper respiratory tract infections, such as ear infections (otitis media), sinusitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis; also, lower respiratory tract infections such as, pneumonia and acute bronchitis, including acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. 

Timebond tablets 200mg are also used for genitourinary tract infections like, cystitis and pyelonephritis (kidney infection); skin and soft tissue infections such as, furunculosis (infection of the hair follicle), pyoderma (pus filled skin infection) and impetigo (a blistering sore skin infection). Timebond tablets 200mg are also used to treat genital infections including gonorrhoea, acute uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis. 

Cefpodoxime in Timebond tablets 200mg work by blocking formation of the bacterial cell wall in susceptible bacteria, which kills the bacteria. 

Cefpodoxime in Timebond tablets 200mg is less susceptible than some penicillin like antibiotics to destruction by beta-lactamase found in some resistant bacteria and can therefore, be used against resistant bacterial strains. 

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Timebond tablets 200mg include gastrointestinal upset, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, skin rash, genital and anal pruritis (itching), due to candida overgrowth, headache, dizziness

You should not use Timebond tablets 200mg if you:

• are allergic to cefpodoxime or any other beta-lactams antibiotic, including penicillins or any ingredients in Timebond
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• have kidney disease without discussion with your doctor
• have a history of gastrointestinal disease particularly pseudomembranous colitis
• are taking medicines that interact with Timebond, including probenecid for gout, oral contraceptives, anticoagulants like warfarin, medications to reduce gastric acidity may lower bioavailability of cefpodoxime

Several medications interact with Timebond tablets 200mg and should either not be taken while you are taking Timebond or only after discussion and instruction from your doctor:

• Drugs that affect Timebond: probenecid for gout, medications to reduce gastric acidity may lower bioavailability of cefpodoxime
• Drugs that are affected by Timebond: oral contraceptives, anticoagulants like warfarin

You should take your Timebond tablets 200mg swallowed whole with a glass of water, and after food. The dose you take and how often, depends on what you are being treated for and your doctor’s recommendation, which is usually twice daily for an average of 7 days, but may be 5-10 days, depending on your condition. 

You should continue to take your Timebond tablets 200mg for as long as recommended by your doctor and always finish your course of tablets even if you feel better, if not, the infection may not clear up completely or your symptoms may return.

You should continue to take your Timebond tablets 200mg for as long as recommended by your doctor and always finish your course of tablets even if you feel better, if not, the infection may not clear up completely or your symptoms may return.

If you miss a dose of Timebond tablets 200mg take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

You should store your Timebond tablets 200mg below 25°C in a cool dry place, well out of reach of children.