AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET contains Cefpodoxime which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as acute otitis media (inflammation of middle ear leading to pain and fever), tonsilitis (sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes), chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the airways present in the lungs leading to cough with mucus), community acquired pneumonia (inflammation of lungs leading to congestion), gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted infection in rectum, cervix or vagina).
It is also used to treat uncomplicated skin and structure infections (rashes, swelling, redness, pain, pus and itching), acute maxillary sinusitis (inflammation around the nasal cavity leading to headache and runny nose) and cystitis (strong, persistent urge to urinate with burning sensation and blood in the urine).
AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET should be avoided if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics (such as cefuroxime, cefixime) or if you had experienced immediate or severe hypersensitivity reaction (anaphylaxis) to penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics (such as aztreonam).
Before taking AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET, inform your doctor if you have or ever had colitis, liver problems and impaired kidney function. Your doctor may monitor your blood count and liver enzymes level in blood tests while taking AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET.
AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET is not recommended for use in infants less than 2 months of age and it should be used with caution in elderly patients, especially in patients with impaired kidney function.
The most common side effects of taking AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET are diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain and headache. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET
It is used in adults and adolescents to treat the following bacterial infections:
• Acute otitis media
• Pharyngitis and/or tonsillitis
• Community-acquired pneumonia
• Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
• Acute, uncomplicated urethral and cervical gonorrhoea
• Acute, rectal gonococcal infections in women
• Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
• Acute maxillary sinusitis
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (cystitis)

HOW AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET WORKS
AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET prevents infection by stopping or preventing the bacteria from multiplying by inhibiting their cell wall formation, which is essential for the bacteria to survive as it provides protection from the environment. This kind of action that kills bacteria is useful in treating various bacterial infections.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET as advised by your physician. Disperse the medicine in a teaspoonful (5 ml) of boiled and cooled water before taking the medicine. Do not swallow the medicine. Depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition, your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AKON DT 200 DISPERSIBLE TABLET
COMMON
• diarrhoea
• nausea, vomiting
• headache
• stomach pain
• skin rash including diaper rashes and fungal skin rashes