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Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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About Polypod O 200mg Tablet

Polypod O 200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), sinus (sinusitis), bladder (cystitis), ear infections, etc. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Polypod O 200mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Using antibiotics when it isn't required can make it not work (develop antibiotic resistance) for future contaminations.

Polypod O 200mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase which is required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria (bactericidal) and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections. Together, Polypod O 200mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Take Polypod O 200mg Tablet with or without food. The dose and duration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as Polypod O 200mg Tablet contains antibiotics, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will , in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance). In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, pain in the lower legs, neck pain, stomach pain and headache. 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 Polypod O 200mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Polypod O 200mg 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 Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Polypod O 200mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Uses of Polypod O 200mg Tablet

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Swallow Polypod O 200mg Tablet as a whole with water, do not chew, break or crush the tablet/capsule. The dose and duration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Polypod O 200mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, which iare used to treat bacterial infections like urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, soft tissue infection, ear and eye infections. Polypod O 200mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase which is required for the replication, transcription and repair of the DNA. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby kills the bacteria. Together, Polypod O 200mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections. Polypod O 200mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Storage

Keep Polypod O 200mg Tablet out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Polypod O 200mg Tablet
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
  • Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
  • Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
  • Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Wear cotton underwear and loose pants to facilitate better airflow.
  • Try meditation and yoga to reduce stress and improve balance hormones.
  • Eat foods like yogurt or kefir to support vaginal health.
  • Gently clean the genital area with soap and lukewarm water.
  • Avoid fragrant soap, bubble baths, and douches; these can also irritate.
  • Tell your doctor about any medications or supplements you’re taking, as they may affect vaginal discharge treatments.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not take Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you have epilepsy or kidney problems. Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between Polypod O 200mg Tablet and antacid, vitamin and mineral medicines. Consult your doctor before taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet as it causes increased dizziness. Polypod O 200mg Tablet is not recommended for use in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OfloxacinQuinidine
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OfloxacinHalofantrine
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OfloxacinQuinidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Quinidine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Quinidine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Using halofantrine together with Polypod O 200mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Halofantrine can cause an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Dronedarone can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Dronedarone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Pimozide can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Pimozide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Cisapride can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Cisapride together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor. Note: Cisapride is no longer available on the market. Cisapride should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and closely monitored.
OfloxacinBepridil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Using bepridil together with Polypod O 200mg Tablet drugs can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Bepridil can cause an interaction, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Sotalol can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Sotalol together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OfloxacinMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Using Mesoridazine together with Polypod O 200mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine with Polypod O 200mg Tablet is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
OfloxacinSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Saquinavir can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Saquinavir together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Polypod O 200mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Thioridazine can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with Thioridazine together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid usage of tobacco.
  • Avoid the intake of dairy products.

Side Effects of Polypod O 200mg Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Pain in lower legs
  • Loss of appetite
  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • Stomach Pain

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Polypod O 200mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotic drugs, namely: Ofloxacin and Cefpodoxime. Ofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase which is required for the production of DNA replication, transcription, and repair. Cefpodoxime inhibits protein synthesis and leads to cell death, thereby kills the bacteria. Together, Polypod O 200mg Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections.

Avoid taking magnesium and aluminium-containing antacids along with Polypod O 200mg Tablet . Maintain a minimum gap of two hours between both.

Do not take Polypod O 200mg Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Diarrhoea is the most reported common side effects of Polypod O 200mg Tablet . So, it is advisable to drink lots of water and fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Polypod O 200mg Tablet may cause stomach upset as a side-effect. To avoid this, take Polypod O 200mg Tablet preferably with food. Taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.

Polypod O 200mg Tablet is a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, it is not used for viral infections.

No, there is no any evidence that Polypod O 200mg Tablet is addictive.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ASPIRIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALBUTEROL

Special Advise

  • Polypod O 200mg Tablet may affect coagulation test or prothrombin time (time is taken for blood clotting), liver function tests and serum tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet .
  •  Diabetes patients who take blood tests should inform their doctor about your use of Polypod O 200mg Tablet .
  • May cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Polypod O 200mg Tablet contains ofloxacin which might produce false-positive urine screening results for opiates. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet .

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

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Alcohol

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Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Polypod O 200mg Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown if Polypod O 200mg Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Polypod O 200mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Polypod O 200mg Tablet .

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Children

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Polypod O 200mg Tablet should not be given to children below 18 years.

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