Podoforce Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Podoforce Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Podoforce Oral Suspension

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Podoforce Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Podoforce Drops kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Podoforce Oral Suspension

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Podoforce

Abdominal pain
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Podoforce Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Podoforce Drops is to be taken with food.

How Podoforce Oral Suspension works

Podoforce Drops is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Podoforce Drops does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Podoforce Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Podoforce Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Podoforce Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Podoforce Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Podoforce Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Podoforce Drops is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Podoforce Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Podoforce Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Podoforce Oral Suspension?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Only give Podoforce Drops to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

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FAQs

What if I give too much of Podoforce Drops by mistake?

An extra dose of Podoforce Drops is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Podoforce Drops to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Podoforce Drops?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

What other medicines should not be given along with Podoforce Drops?

Avoid giving Podoforce Drops along with medicines like Aminoglycosides such as amikacin, gentamicin, streptomycin, anticoagulants (blood-thinners) such as warfarin, PPIs like Pentaprozole, and H2 blockers such as Famotidine. Before you start giving Podoforce Drops to your child, let your child’s doctor know if your child is taking any of the above-mentioned medicines.

Can I vaccinate my child while he is taking Podoforce Drops?

It is advised to inform the doctor if your child is taking Podoforce Drops at the time of vaccinations like BCG, cholera, and typhoid as Podoforce Drops can neutralize the effect of these vaccines.

Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Podoforce Drops on a long-term basis?

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.

My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?

No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.

Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?

In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Can Podoforce Drops impact my child’s digestive system?

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Podoforce Drops may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Podoforce Drops, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.

Can Podoforce Drops lead to bacterial resistance in my child?

Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Podoforce Drops can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.

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