Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil

Uses	Bacterial infections
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain

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Molecule Description

Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil is used to treat bacterial infection of the throat/neck, lungs, ear, urinary tract and skin. It is a combination medicine containing cefpodoxime and clavulanic acid, which belongs to the antibiotic class of medicine. It works by inhibiting the formation of the cell wall and killing the various susceptible bacterial organisms. Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil is designed to be used only by children. It should be used for children below 12-years of age and infants above 3-months of age. Give this medicine as prescribed and for the prescribed duration to your child. The common side effects of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and gas. Please report to your doctor if you feel the side effects persist or the condition of your child worsens.

Uses

Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil is used for the treatment of bacterial infection of the throat, ear, tonsils, airways, lungs, urinary tract and skin.

Contraindications

When should one not use Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil

If your child is allergic to cefpodoxime, clavulanic acid or any other components of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Nausea
Decreased appetite
A dry mouth
Stomach pain
Headache
Weakness
Fever
Fungal infection
Sleepiness
Skin rash, redness

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Your child develops an allergic reaction after taking Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil.
Your child had diarrhoea after the use of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil earlier.
Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil should not be used for infants below 3-months of age.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by the combined action of both its components: cefpodoxime and clavulanic acid.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Concomitant use of acid-lowering medicines such as Ranitidine, Cimetidine with Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil can decrease the effect of this medicine.
Concomitant use of Probenecid with Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil increases the effect of this medicine.
When medicines known to cause harm to the kidney such as amphotericin-B, vancomycin, amikacin are administered along with Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil may increase the risk of kidney disease.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil include nausea, vomiting, gas, stomach pain and diarrhoea.
If you have given too much of this medicine to your child, then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil, then give it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The reconstituted suspension of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil should be stored in the refrigerator. Content should be used within 7 days. Later, discard the remaining portion of medicine.

If your child vomits within 30 minutes of administering Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil, you need to give the same dose again.

Yes, diarrhoea is a common side effect of Potassium Clavulanate+Cefpodoxime Proxetil. However, if your child has diarrhoea with blood and mucous along with stomach pain and fever, contact your doctor immediately. It can be a sign of inflammation of the large intestine.

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