Cefpo 100mg Syrup 30ml
Description
Cefpo syrup is an antibiotic commonly prescribed to children for treating various bacterial infections affecting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. The active ingredient in Cefpo syrup is cefpodoxime. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria that cause infections.
Before giving this medicine to your child, inform your doctor if your child is allergic to any antibiotics or has experienced allergic reactions after taking them. The medicine must be given in the prescribed dosage for the specified duration. Always complete the full course of antibiotic treatment for your child; failing to do so or missing any doses can lead to treatment failure.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹37.24 |
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Contains | Cefpodoxime(100.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses
Contraindications
- If your child is allergic to cefpodoxime or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If your child has a history of severe allergic reactions to any other antibiotic, such as cephalosporins. If you are unsure about which of these medicines to take, ask your doctor.
Side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Skin rashes
Precautions and Warnings
Other General Warnings
- Your child ever had allergic reactions to penicillin, cephalosporins or similar medicines.
- Your child has a kidney problem.
- Your child has diarrhoea with or without stomach pain and fever even after stopping treatment with Cefpo syrup.
Directions for Use
Storage and disposal
- Store Cefpo syrup at temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect it from light and moisture.
- Store the reconstituted suspension in the refrigerator.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Do not use Cefpo syrup for any other condition than that prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not stop the treatment with this medicine midway during your course, even if your child starts feeling better. The course should be completed. Otherwise, it can lead to resistance. Seek medical help if your child has persistent diarrhoea....
Dosage
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose of Cefpo syrup 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
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Cefpo syrup 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 Cefpo syrup can decrease the effect of this medicine.
- Concomitant use of Probenecid with Cefpo syrup 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 Cefpo syrup may increase the risk of kidney disease.
Content Details

Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm

Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I do if my child vomits after giving Cefpo syrup?
Q: Is diarrhoea a common side effect of Cefpo syrup ?
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