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Podxetil 50 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CEFPODOXIME-50MG

Uses:

Bacterial infections 

Medicinal Benefits:

Podxetil 50 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. Podxetil 50 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Podxetil 50 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.

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Podxetil 50 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 Podxetil 50 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 Podxetil 50 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).

Podxetil 50 Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Podxetil 50 Tablet preferably with food. Taking Podxetil 50 Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Podxetil 50 Tablet may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Podxetil 50 Tablet induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Podxetil 50 Tablet .

Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Podxetil 50 Tablet . Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Podxetil 50 Tablet .