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Kefpod 200 Tablet Substitute
Kefpod 200 Tablet Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
CEFPODOXIME-200MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Kefpod 200 Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Kefpod 200 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Kefpod 200 Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
FAQs
Kefpod 200 Tablet works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Kefpod 200 Tablet . Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Kefpod 200 Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).
Kefpod 200 Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Kefpod 200 Tablet preferably with food. Taking Kefpod 200 Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Kefpod 200 Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Kefpod 200 Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Kefpod 200 Tablet .
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Kefpod 200 Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Kefpod 200 Tablet .