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About Polypod Oral Drops
Polypod Oral Drops belongs to the group of cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Polypod Oral Drops does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Polypod Oral Drops contains 'Cefpodoxime', which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Polypod Oral Drops works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (cell wall), which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, Polypod Oral Drops kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of bacterial infections.
In some cases, Polypod Oral Drops may cause 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.
Talk to your doctor if you have/had inflammation in the bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Polypod Oral Drops may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Polypod Oral Drops
Polypod Oral Drops is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Polypod Oral Drops are as follows:

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Polypod Oral Drops belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called 'cephalosporins' used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. Polypod Oral Drops is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobic and some anaerobic bacteria. Polypod Oral Drops works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Polypod Oral Drops if you are allergic to cefpodoxime or any antibiotics. Before taking Polypod Oral Drops, let your doctor know if you have/had inflammation in bowel, kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Polypod Oral Drops to prevent unpleasant side effects. Polypod Oral Drops may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Polypod Oral Drops as it might cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Polypod Oral Drops belongs to pregnancy category B. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe Polypod Oral Drops only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Polypod Oral Drops passes into breast milk. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Polypod Oral Drops does not affect your driving ability.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Polypod Oral Drops is safe for children if prescribed by the doctor. However, the use of Polypod Oral Drops is not recommended for children below 2 months as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before using Polypod Oral Drops if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Polypod Oral Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Please consult a doctor before administering Polypod Oral Drops to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Polypod Oral Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Polypod Oral Drops is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue.
Polypod Oral Drops works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Diarrhoea is the common side effect of Polypod Oral Drops. Drink lots of water and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you observe blood in stools (tarry stools) or have severe 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 Polypod Oral Drops even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic-resistance).
Polypod Oral Drops may cause stomach upset as a side effect. To avoid this, take Polypod Oral Drops preferably with food. Taking Polypod Oral Drops with food helps in increasing its absorption in the body.
Polypod Oral Drops may affect the results of urine tests for sugar and blood tests known as coomb’s test (antiglobulin test). Polypod Oral Drops induces a positive direct Coombs test giving a false positive test. Therefore, inform the person performing the tests that you are taking Polypod Oral Drops.
Do not take antacids and anti-ulcer medicines along with Polypod Oral Drops. Try to maintain at least a gap of 2-3 hours between both. However, consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Polypod Oral Drops.
No, Polypod Oral Drops does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Polypod Oral Drops is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Yes, Polypod Oral Drops is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Polypod Oral Drops is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Polypod Oral Drops may cause constipation as a side effect. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience constipation. Talk to the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
Polypod Oral Drops starts working within 2-3 hours. However, it might take a few days to notice the full benefits.
Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Polypod Oral Drops for the prescribed duration or if the condition worsens during treatment.
Yes, Polypod Oral Drops may be used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It works by killing infection causing bacteria.
Polypod Oral Drops should not be taken by people who are allergic to any of its components or cephalosporin group of antibiotics.
Polypod Oral Drops may cause 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.
Polypod Oral Drops can be taken during pregnant or breastfeeding if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Store Polypod Oral Drops at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Polypod Oral Drops as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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