CEPODEM XP DT TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. 

CEPODEM XP DT TABLET is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefpodoxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime against the bacteria. Together, CEPODEM XP DT TABLET helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take CEPODEM XP DT TABLET with food. The dose and duration of CEPODEM XP DT TABLET can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Before starting CEPODEM XP DT TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take CEPODEM XP DT TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET if you are breastfeeding as CEPODEM XP DT TABLET may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET to prevent unpleasant side-effects. CEPODEM XP DT TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

CEPODEM XP DT TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. CEPODEM XP DT TABLET is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Cefpodoxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefpodoxime against the bacteria. Together, CEPODEM XP DT TABLET helps to treat bacterial infections. CEPODEM XP DT TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

Before starting CEPODEM XP DT TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. CEPODEM XP DT TABLET should not be given to patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance (the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption). Do not take CEPODEM XP DT TABLET on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET if you have colitis (inflammation of the colon).  Consult your doctor before taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET if you are breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking CEPODEM XP DT TABLET to prevent unpleasant side-effects. CEPODEM XP DT TABLET causes dizziness, so drive with caution.

• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.
• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly of spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.