Polypod Drops 10ml
By MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS
10ml Oral Drop in Bottle
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Polypod 25 MG/ML Description
Cefpodoxime belongs to a group of antibiotics called Cephalosporins.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹53.55 |
| You Save | ₹9.45 (15% on MRP) |
| Contains | Cefpodoxime Proxetil(25.0 Mg/Ml) |
| Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Polypod 25 MG/ML
- Respiratory tract infections
- Skin infections
- Ear infections
- Infection of the sinuses
- Throat Infections
- Infection of the tonsils
- Infection of urinary tract
- Gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease in both male and female genital organs)
- Other infection of genital organs in male and female
Contraindications of Polypod 25 MG/ML
- If you are allergic to Cefpodoxime or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you have a history of severe allergy (hypersensitivity) reaction to Penicillin or other Beta-Lactam antibiotic
Side effects of Polypod 25 MG/ML
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Chest pain
- Mild diarrhea
- Bloating
- Dyspepsia
- Skin and vaginal fungal infection
- Vertigo
- Cough
- Feeling tired
Precautions and Warnings of Polypod 25 MG/ML
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Polypod Drops 10ml during pregnancy?
A:
The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not known, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Polypod Drops 10ml while breastfeeding?
A:
- This medicine passes into human milk in low quantities. However this medicine can be used during breastfeeding. In case of diarrhea or mucosal fungal infection in the breastfed baby, consult your doctor for further information....
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Polypod Drops 10ml?
A:
This medicine can cause dizziness and may affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Polypod Drops 10ml?
A:
No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with alcohol, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience any severe allergic reactions after taking this medicine
- You develop watery and bloody diarrhoea
- You have had allergy to medicines called Cephalosporins or Penicillins
- You are using any Beta-Lactam antibacterial agents
- You have any kidney disorders
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
Mode of Action of Polypod 25 MG/ML
How Does It Work?
It controls the growth of bacteria and kills them by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
Directions for Use of Polypod 25 MG/ML
- Take medicine as directed by your doctor
- For reconstitution: add boiled and then cool water, slightly below the mark on the bottle
- Shake well and ensure that the volume is equal to the given mark on the bottle
- Reconstituted solution should be used within the duration mentioned on the bottle
Interactions of Polypod 25 MG/ML
Interactions with other medicines
- Medicines used to treat acidity like Cimetidine, Ranitidine
- Medicines used to treat gout (Probenecid)
- Medicines used to thin your blood (oral anticoagulants)
Interactions with food items
Food increases the absorption of this medicine; hence, it is advisable to take it with or after a meal.
Storage and disposal of Polypod 25 MG/ML
- Store below 25°C
- After reconstitution, store in refrigerator
- Protect it from direct sunlight
- Please keep it away from children
Dosage of Polypod 25 MG/ML
Overdose
- Seek emergency medical care if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.
- Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Missed a Dose
It is advisable not to miss any doses of antibiotic. If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for next dose, skip the missed dose and follow regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed dose....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Abhishek B L
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I have flu and running nose, can I take Polypod Drops 10ml?
- No, this medication is not to be taken by yourself
- This medicine is a higher antibiotic meant for severe infections and your doctor will prescribe you the same only if it is essential
- This medication is not for viral infections, and generally, flu occurs due to viruses
Q: Can I stop taking this medicine before the prescribed duration?
A: No, finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. Though you start feeling better, there is still infection-causing bacteria present in the body, which can make the infection to return in a few days. Also, when one does not complete the course, these few bacteria later become resistant to these antibiotics and cause severe infections, which are difficult to treat. Hence, always finish the course of antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor.
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Product Details
Brand
POLYPOD
Expires on or After
18/06/2023
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