Description
Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets – The medication belongs to the calls of medication known as antibiotics. It is primarily used to treat bacterial infections of various body parts such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract, throat, ear, skin, etc. The medication is a combination of two medicines and is known as an effective medicine to fight against multiple infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200mg & Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets may also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, tonsils, sinusitis, and anorectal infections in women. The tablets help treat the infection even if they developed a resistance to it. The medication is preferably advised to take with food and plenty of water to avoid an upset stomach.
Working of Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets
The medicine is an amalgamation of two medicines known as Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Clavulanate Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is known as an antibiotic. The antibiotic works in preventing the bacteria from forming a protective covering required by the bacteria in order to survive. Therefore, killing the bacteria. On the other hand, Clavulanate Acid is known as a beta-lactamase inhibitor. It works in decreasing the resistance and increasing the actions of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against the bacteria. Collectively, these two antibiotics help in fighting bacterial infections from the various parts of the body.
Benefits of Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate Medicine
- The medicine is primarily used to treat bacterial infections of various body parts such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract, throat, ear, skin, etc.
- Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets is a combination of two medicines and is known as an effective medicine to fight against multiple infections.
- The medication may also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases, tonsils, sinusitis, and anorectal infections in women.
- The tablets help treat the infection even if they developed a resistance to it.
Side Effects of Cefpodoxime & Clavulanic Acid Tablets
Consumption of the Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate medicine may cause some side effects. The side effects of the medication are usually mild, temporary, and don’t require any specific medical attention. However, the after-effects of the tablets can be harmful in some rare cases. So, reach out to the doctor the minute you feel like your side effects worsening.
Some of the side effects of Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200mg & Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets may include:
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Points to Remember about Cefpodoxime Proxetil 200mg & Potassium Clavulanate 125mg Tablets
Some of the precautions and warnings to keep in mind before using Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate medication may include:
- The medication is preferable to take after the meal with plenty of fluids like water or any juice whichever suits you best to avoid an upset stomach.
- Inform your doctor if you have allergies to any antibiotic or any component present in the medication.
- Avoid the consumption of the Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate tablets if you are a patient with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect of the medication, inform your doctor if you notice any blood stools or develop severe stomach cramps.
- Do not take the medication if you experience certain symptoms such as swelling of the face, tongue, throat, itchiness, rash, or breathing problems.
- Do not stop taking the medicine on your own even if you feel better, as it may make the bacterial infection come back quicker and then harder to treat.
