Description
Cefpodoxime Proxetil 50mg & Pota. Clavulanate Diluted 31.25mgÂ
LCPOD-CV Powder for Oral Suspension is a combination of two active pharmaceuticals that have potent antibiotics in them. It is prescribed to children for treating almost all forms of serious and severe infections in the ears, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. LCPOD-CV Powder for Oral Suspension works by preventing bacteria growth that is causing infection in the patient.
Give this medicine one hour before or two hours after the time of taking meals. If your child has an upset stomach, give it with food. Otherwise, maintain the dose as prescribed as it is given considering the nature and seriousness of the infection and the age and weight of your child. If your child vomits within 30 minutes after taking it and there’s vomit, re-administer the same amount but not double it if that is when their next dose is due.
How Does Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid work?
Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid is a mixture of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic that stops the formation of the bacterial protective covering, which plays an important role in the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that decreases resistance and improves the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
Benefits of Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic AcidÂ
The infections that may involve the sinuses, throat, airways, or lungs are categorized under respiratory tract infections. LCPOD-CV Powder for Oral Suspension is a mixture of two drugs; it contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil with Clavulanic Acid. Both these drugs in combination work cooperatively in removing bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by stopping bacterial growth. Clavulanic Acid inhibits beta-lactamase enzyme and enhances the action of Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
Side Effects:-
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal infection
- Fungal infection of the vagina
Precautions:-
- You have been advised that this medicine can cure bacterial infections even if they have generated resistance.
- Take this oral suspension with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start feeling a little better. Stopping the medication early may cause it to return and be more problematic to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as an adverse effect. You can take probiotics with Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid can help. You should report bloody stools or abdominal cramps to your doctor.
- Stop taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil + Clavulanic Acid and tell your doctor right away if you have a rash with itchy blisters, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or if you are having breathing difficulties.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):-
Q. Can Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid cause diarrhea?
Yes, Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid can make you experience diarrhea. As an antibiotic, it does kill the bad bacteria inside your body. However, it also kills the beneficial bacteria in your stomach or intestine, leading to a case of diarrhea. Seek medical advice if you’re experiencing diarrhea.
Q. How long does Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid take to act?
Usually, Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid starts to act quickly after the drug has been taken. However, it will take some days before it kills all the pathogenic bacteria and you will feel better.
Q. May I stop taking Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid once my condition improves?
No, do not stop the intake of Cefpodoxime Proxetil+Clavulanic Acid, and complete your course of treatment even though you feel better. Improvement in your symptoms does not necessarily mean that the infection is fully cured.
