Pill identification — FDA label match

A57 Pill — Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg (Orange, Capsule)

An orange capsule tablet with the imprint A57 matches the FDA label for Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.

ImprintA57
Generic nameCefpodoxime Proxetil
Active ingredient(s)Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg
Strength200 mg
Dosage formTablet, Film Coated
ColourOrange
ShapeCapsule
Size16 mm
ScoreNo score
LabelerRemedyrepack Inc.
NDC examples70518-4676-0, 70518-4676-1

What this medicine is

According to its FDA-approved label, Cefpodoxime Proxetil is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):

Cefpodoxime proxetil is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. Recommended dosages, durations of therapy, and applicable patient populations vary among these infections....
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Frequently asked questions

What pill has the imprint A57?

An orange capsule tablet with the imprint A57 matches the FDA label for Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.

What does the A57 pill look like?

On its FDA label it is described as an orange capsule tablet, 16 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.

How can I be sure this identification is right?

Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.

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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID dae9cbf2-65b5-49fa-898b-924c39b86c57 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.