Cefpodox 50mg Syrup

Quick info

Cefpodox 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in children. Cefpodox 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic medicine commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

How it works

Cefpodox 50mg Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Direction of use

Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.

Tips

• Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again
• Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect
• Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions
• Only give Cefpodox 50mg Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses
• Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child's doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine