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Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup
Prescription Required
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup 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.
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup in children
Benefits of Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup 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 Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup in children
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Podozest
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How can I give Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.
How Podozest Dry Syrup works
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup 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
Kidney
CAUTION
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Usually, Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup is considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney disease. Dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.
Usually, Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup is considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney disease. Dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup to my child?
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.
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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 Podozest 50mg Dry Syrup 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
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Medicines for Children - information for parents and carers. [Accessed 26 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Emergency care of children: Medication guides for use in Queensland. [Accessed 26 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Ma TK, Chow KM, Choy AS, et al. Clinical manifestation of macrolide antibiotic toxicity in CKD and dialysis patients. Clin Kidney J. 2014;7(6):507-512. [Accessed 31 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from:
- Pegues DA, Miller Harrison SI. Salmonellosis. In: Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, et al. (Editors). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1177.
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