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Clavpod (100/62.5 mg/5 ml) Dry Syrup

Manufactured byALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsCefpodoxime (100 mg/5 ml) + Clavulanic Acid (62.5 mg/5 ml)
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Description

Clavpod (100/62.5 mg/5 ml) Dry Syrup is a combination medicine used for treating a variety of bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, and uncomplicated skin infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in infants less than 3 months of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Clavpod (100/62.5 mg/5 ml) Dry Syrup

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clavpod (100/62.5 mg/5 ml) Dry Syrup

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Dark or Clay colored stools

Decreased appetite

Blurred vision

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive gas in stomach

Joint pain

Change in taste

Change in color/odor of vaginal discharge

Uses of Clavpod (100/62.5 mg/5 ml) Dry Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

Acute Bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of an acute worsening of chronic bronchitis, an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubules, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae or some Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

Acute maxillary Sinusitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Community acquired pneumonia

This medicine is used in the treatment of an acute community-acquired pneumonia, which is a most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus Influenzae, etc.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, which is an inflammation of the tonsils/throat, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.

Urinary Tract Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract caused by Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae or Staphylococcus saprophyticus or Proteus mirabilis.

Skin and Skin Structure Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of uncomplicated infections of the skin and skin structures caused by bacteria. These infections may include infected wounds, folliculitis, abscesses, cellulitis, ulcers, etc.

Acute otitis media

This medicine is used in the treatment of an acute middle ear infection (otitis media) which may be caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of oral administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 hours after onset of action.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefpodoxime, other beta-lactam antibiotics, clavulanic acid derivatives, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.

General warnings

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Discontinue the use of this medicine as per the doctor's instructions if severe diarrhea occurs after receiving this medicine. This medicine may cause an imbalance in the microbial flora of the large intestine, decreasing the gut-friendly bacteria and promoting the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, resulting in severe diarrhea.

Impaired Kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Drug resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in infants below the age of 3 months since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

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Disease interactions

Colitis

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Impaired kidney function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Impaired liver function

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Coombs test

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if you are undergoing the Coombs test. A false positive result may be obtained if this test is performed while taking this medicine. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. This medicine can be taken with food or immediately after food. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Cefpodoxime works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number. Clavulanic acid is effective against a specific species of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotic medicines. Thus, the combination becomes effective against an extended range of bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Beta-lactamase inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 24 February 2017]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/30850#PRODUCTINFO

Clavulanate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 27 February 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00766

Cefpodoxime: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2018 [cited 28 February 2018]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698024.html

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