Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Actapod Dry Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Actapod to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Actapod and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. If you're on blood thinners, Actapod can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Actapod an antibiotic?
Yes, Actapod is an antibiotic. It is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Q. Is Actapod a form of penicillin drug?
Actapod belongs to the cephalosporin antibiotics and is not a penicillin drug. However, its chemical structure and action is similar to penicillin.

Q. Is Actapod safe?
Actapod is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Actapod a steroid?
Actapod is not a steroid molecule. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the group of cephalosporins.

Q. Is Actapod safe in G6PD deficiency?
Actapod is not known to cause hemolysis in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficient individuals. However, ask your doctor before taking Actapod if you are G6PD deficient.

Q. Is Actapod useful in the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Actapod is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). Its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Can Actapod be taken with azithromycin?
Actapod is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with azithromycin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Can Actapod be taken with doxycycline?
Actapod is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with doxycyclin. However, both are antibiotics and should be used only when advised by the doctor.

Q. Is it safe to take Actapod with pseudoephedrine?
Actapod is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with pseudoephedrine. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Can Actapod be taken with naproxen?
Actapod is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with naproxen. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Is it safe to take Actapod with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Actapod is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Ask your doctor before taking the drugs together.

Q. Does Actapod expire?
Actapod like any other drug has an expiry data and should not be used after that. Please check the package insert before using the medicine.

Q. Can Actapod help to treat pneumonia?
Actapod is indicated in the treatment of pneumonia. However, its effectiveness would depend on the infecting organism and hence you should consult your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Actapod have penicillin in it?
No, Actapod does not have penicillin in it. It is a cephalosporin antibiotic which is similar to penicillin.

Q. Can the use of Actapod cause constipation?
Actapod is not known to cause constipation. It is associated with diarrhea. However, if you experience any such symptom while taking Actapod, consult your doctor.

Q. Does Actapod cover staphylococci?
Yes, Actapod is active against staphylococcus. However, strains resistant to the drug have also been reported. Talk to your doctor for the right diagnosis and treatment of your infection.

Q. Can the use of Actapod make you feel tired?
Actapod use is not associated with tiredness. However, if you experience tiredness while taking Actapod, consult your doctor.

Q. Can I take alprazolam with Actapod?
No drug interactions have been reported when Actapod is used with alprazolam. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Actapod with ibuprofen?
No drug interactions have been reported when Actapod is used with ibuprofen. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.