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Kefpod 100 MG Suspension

Manufactured byGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCefpodoxime
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, nose, throat, ears, skin, bladder, etc in children. It is also used to treat typhoid fever. This medicine prevents infection by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension shows some common side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Do not give this medicine if your child is allergic to it. Consult your child's doctor if any side effects are seen for a long time. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension can be given with or without food. For the ease of remembering, give the syrup to your child at the same time every day. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medication, you may repeat the dose. Once your child starts taking the medicine, ensure that the entire course of treatment is completed to prevent re-infection. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension may not be suitable for all conditions. Inform the doctor if your child has liver or kidney problems, or any other health condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Kefpod 100 MG Suspension

Cefoprox 100 MG Suspension
Cipla Ltd.
Cepodem 100 MG Suspension
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Polypod 100 MG Suspension
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Q-Tax O 100 MG Suspension
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Swich 100 MG Suspension
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Kefpod 100 MG Suspension

Stomach pain

Dark or clay coloured stools

Decreased appetite

Excessive gas in stomach

Change in taste

Headache

Dizziness

Diarrhoea

Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Kefpod 100 MG Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulate air passage in the lungs. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria. It is also used to treat a sudden worsening of chronic bronchitis (a long-lasting form of bronchitis) and subsequent episodes of bronchitis that come and go after the initial recovery.

Cystitis

Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder (an organ that stores urine) usually caused by a bacterial infection. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat cystitis caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella species.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Sinusitis

Sinuses are hollow spaces located behind the forehead, nose, cheekbones, and in between the eyes. Sinusitis is the swelling of the tissues surrounding the sinuses. Your child may experience a stuffed nose, and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat bacterial sinusitis.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis (a condition where both, the tonsils and the pharynx, are affected).

Acute bacterial otitis media

Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

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

    The time required for Kefpod 100 MG Suspension to show its action is not clinically known. However, your child will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking this medicine.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time duration for which Kefpod 100 MG Suspension remains active in your child's body is not clinically known.
  • 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 tendency has been reported for Kefpod 100 MG Suspension.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is intended for use in children.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is intended for use in children.

Allergy

Avoid giving Kefpod 100 MG Suspension if your child is allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere on the body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc., seek immediate medical attention.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is intended for use in children.

Breast-feeding

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is intended for use in children.

General warnings

Diarrhoea

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension can cause diarrhoea as it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your child's stomach or intestine. Inform your doctor if your child experiences severe diarrhoea while taking this medicine.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to defeat the medicine that was intended to kill them. Hence, complete the entire course of treatment even if your child feels better after a few doses to avoid antibiotic resistance.

Antacids

Antacids containing aluminium and magnesium salts can reduce the absorption of Kefpod 100 MG Suspension. Therefore, if your child has been prescribed an antacid, it is recommended to give this antibiotic at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Kefpod 100 MG Suspension. If you forget to give a dose to your child, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with Kefpod 100 MG Suspension.
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.

Interaction with Medicine

Esomeprazole

Furosemide

Entecavir

Probenecid

Cholera Vaccine (live)

Disease interactions

Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation of the large intestine. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension can kill the helpful bacteria in your child's stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use this medicine with caution if your child has any stomach and intestinal problems, particularly colitis, as it may worsen his/her health condition.

Impaired kidney function

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Hence, maintain caution while giving Kefpod 100 MG Suspension to your child as it can increase the risk of kidney damage.

Impaired liver function

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension may increase liver enzyme levels and cause liver swelling. Hence, maintain caution while giving Kefpod 100 MG Suspension to your child as it can increase the risk of liver damage.

Seizures

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension should be used with caution if your child has a history of seizure episodes (fits), as it can trigger a seizure attack. Your child’s doctor will adjust the dose or replace the medicine with a suitable alternative as required.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Coombs test

The Coombs test is performed to find certain proteins that attack red blood cells. Kefpod 100 MG Suspension may give a false-positive result for the coombs test.
You can give Kefpod 100 MG Suspension with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Shake the bottle well before use. Measure the dose of the medicine carefully using a measuring device. Make sure that your child takes the necessary volume of Kefpod 100 MG Suspension. Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child. Give the medicine at the same time daily. Make sure that your child completes the entire course of this medicine even if the symptoms disappear after few days. If your child discontinues this medicine, there is a chance that the infection may occur again. Also, Kefpod 100 MG Suspension may lose its effectiveness in killing the bacteria. Do not recommend this medicine to other parents even if their child's condition appears to be the same.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Kefpod 100 MG Suspension works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls (protective outer covering of the bacteria). This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the bacteria, eventually killing them.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H1

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https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cefpodoxime

Drugs, H., 2021. Cefpodoxime: Medlineplus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 6 January 2021].

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https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/050674s015,050675s018lbl.pdf

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Information on this page was last updated on 24 Jan 2023

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