Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid

There is limited information about the effect of Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid during pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended to take this medicine only, if it is prescribed by your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or you are planning to have a baby.

Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid passes into the breast milk and can cause fungal infection of the mouth and diarrhoea in your baby. Thus, it is recommended to be cautious while on this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

If you feel dizzy after taking Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid, then avoid driving.

Do not take alcohol when taking Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid as it can cause facial flushing, nausea, vomiting or a more severe reaction.

You need to complete the full course of Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid, as per your doctor's prescribed duration. If you stop it early, there may be chances of the reoccurrence of infection.

Flu is generally caused by viruses. This medicine only works against bacteria and not viruses. Do not self-medicate with antibiotics. Seek medical help and follow your doctor's advice.

Yes, Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

Yes, Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid can be used to treat an ear infection caused mainly by a bacterial organism. Your doctor may prescribe the appropriate one depending on your condition and severity.

Yes, taking Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid may cause diarrhoea, as a common side effect. It is advised to keep yourself hydrated to replace the lost fluids.

No, Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic and antibiotics have to be taken for the complete course as prescribed by your doctor. To ensure complete and effective treatment, take medicine for the full course, even if you start feeling fine midway.

Yes, Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid can be used to treat throat infection caused by various susceptible bacterial organisms. Your doctor might prescribe you the one based on causative organisms and their sensitivity to this medicine.

Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid can be taken with or without food, as advised by the doctor. However, if you feel stomach discomfort then you can take it with food. But it is advisable to take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time will reduce the chances of missing the dose and it will also help you to get optimum results.

Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid can start showing its effect approximately after 1 hour of its consumption. However, it varies among individuals and can also vary due to the severity of the infection. As it is an antibiotic medicine, the complete effect towards the infection could be seen only after completing the full course of antibiotic treatment.

A fever could be due to different causes. You should not self-medicate Cefpodoxime+Clavulanic Acid or any other antibiotic medicine for fever. The doctor will prescribe you the appropriate medicine after proper diagnosis. Hence it would be best to take a doctor's advice before taking any medicine to treat fever. Refrain from self-medication.