Podowal CV Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is prescribed to treat respiratory tract infections. It treats the infection and prevents further growth and spread of the microorganisms.
Uses
- Treatment of Respiratory tract infection
Benefits of Podowal CV Tablet
Respiratory tract infections are those infections that can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Podowal CV 200mg/125mg Tablet contains two different medicines, Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
How Podowal CV works
Podowal CV Tablet is a combination of two medicines Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal infection
Precautions
- Alcohol
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
- Driving
- Kidney or Liver
Additional tips
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Podowal CV Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking Podowal CV Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Podowal Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking Podowal Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
