Polypod 100 DT

Composition of Polypod 100 DT

Polypod 100 DT contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil (100mg). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Polypod 100 DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Polypod 100mg Tablet DT 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.

How Polypod 100 DT works

Polypod 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive. This weakens the bacteria, causing them to die. As a result, the infection is controlled, and the body's immune system can effectively eliminate the remaining bacteria.

How to take Polypod 100 DT

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Polypod 100 DT

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

• 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

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 Polypod 100 DT

Warnings and precautions

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 Polypod if

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

Interactions with other medicines

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 Polypod 100 DT

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

Expert advice for Polypod 100 DT

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat. Discontinue Polypod 100mg Tablet DT and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of your face and mouth, or difficulty breathing. Diarrhea may occur sometimes, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Cephalosporin

Chemical class:

Cephalosporins