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Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. This medicine contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil, which works by killing infection-causing bacteria. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain.
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About Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension contains 'Cefpodoxime Proxetil', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative groups of bacteria. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Therefore, it kills the bacteria and helps treat and prevent the spread of bacterial infections.
Take this medicine as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (watery or loose stool), abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating, skin rash, and itching. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medications along with Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension; maintain a 2-3 hour gap between them. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension may cause dizziness; hence, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Uses of Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension are as follows:

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Alcohol
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No interaction is found with alcohol. However, it is better to avoid/limit alcohol intake while using Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension. For more information, please consult a healthcare professional.
Pregnancy
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Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Cefpodoxime Proxetil may pass into the breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension.
Driving
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Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver problems before taking Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension.
Kidney
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Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment before taking Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension.
Children
Caution
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension should be used for children only if prescribed by the doctor. However, Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is not recommended for children under 2 months of age, as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension works by preventing the formation of a bacterial cell's covering, which is necessary for its survival. Thereby, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the most commonly reported side effect of Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension. So, it is advisable to drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea (vomiting or watery stool), immediately consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension, even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it incomplete may lead to a severe infection that will stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension preferably with food. Taking Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Do not take antacids or anti-ulcer medicines along with Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension. Try to maintain a gap of at least 2-3 hours between the two medicines.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, bloating and skin rash. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension should not be taken without consulting the doctor. Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is a stronger antibiotic intended for severe infections, and your doctor will prescribe it only if necessary. It is not for viral infections such as the flu. Please consult your doctor so that appropriate medication is prescribed based on your condition.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is safe if used as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Yes, Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It belongs to the class of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.
Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension usually starts working as soon as you take it. However, it may take a few days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
If you do not feel better even after completing the full course of treatment with Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension, inform your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if the symptoms worsen while using Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension.
Yes, Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). According to studies, it has better tolerance and helps to effectively treat UTI symptoms such as frequent urination, foul smelling urine, vaginal discharge, vaginal irritation, stomach pain, etc. However, it is advisable to take Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension only if prescribed by a doctor.
If you forget to take a dose of Cefodiv-DS Oral Suspension, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
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