Clavpod 325 Tablet

Composition of Clavpod 325 Tablet

Clavpod 325 Tablet contains Potassium Clavulanate (125mg) + Cefpodoxime (200mg). It belongs to the Penicillin and Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Clavpod 325 Tablet

Clavpod 200 mg/125 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infection.

Key benefits

• Long-established and effective
• Works against a wide range of common infections
• Effective against a wide range of bacteria
• Available as tablets
• syrups and injections

How Clavpod 325 Tablet works

Clavpod 200 mg/125 mg 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.

How to take Clavpod 325 Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Clavpod 325 Tablet

Most side effects of Clavpod are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea Diarrhea Stomach pain Headache

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Clavpod 325 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Stopping early lets the strongest bacteria survive, and they are the ones that come back resistant. Stop and seek emergency care for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash — a penicillin allergy can be serious. Tell every doctor and pharmacist if you have ever reacted to penicillin. Tell your doctor if loose motions become severe or watery, or continue after the course — this needs attention rather than an anti-diarrhoeal. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses. Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.

Do not take Clavpod if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known penicillin allergy. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce the reliability of the oral contraceptive pill if you have vomiting or loose motions — use additional precautions during the course. Tell your doctor if you take methotrexate or a blood thinner. Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Clavpod 325 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Clavpod 325 Tablet

Space the doses evenly through the day so the level stays steady. Take a probiotic a few hours apart if loose motions trouble you, and drink plenty of fluids. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness. Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Penicillin and Cephalosporin