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Podobless 200 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFPODOXIME-200MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections 

Medicinal Benefits:

Podobless 200 Tablet 10's 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. Podobless 200 Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Podobless 200 Tablet 10's 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.

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Podobless 200 Tablet 10's 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 Podobless 200 Tablet 10's. 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 Podobless 200 Tablet 10's 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).

Podobless 200 Tablet 10's may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Podobless 200 Tablet 10's preferably with food. Taking Podobless 200 Tablet 10's with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Podobless 200 Tablet 10's may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Podobless 200 Tablet 10's induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Podobless 200 Tablet 10's.

Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Podobless 200 Tablet 10's. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Podobless 200 Tablet 10's.