Mpod 200mg Tablet
Medo Pharma

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In-stock 6 tablets in 1 strip
97.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefpodoxime (200mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Mpod 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Mpod 200mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Mpod 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Mpod 200mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Mpod 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mpod 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Mpod 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Mpod 200mg Tablet is recommended.

Cefpodoxime   200mg

Uses of Mpod Tablet
Mpod 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Mpod Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mpod 200mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Mpod Tablet works
Mpod 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Mpod Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Mpod 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 Mpod 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, Mpod can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Mpod an antibiotic?
Yes, Mpod is an antibiotic, it belongs to a group of antibiotics known as cephalosporins.

Q. Is Mpod safe to use?
Mpod is safe to use at the prescribed dose for prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Is Mpod a steroid?
Mpod is not a steroid. It is an antibiotic which belongs to the class of medication known as cephalosporin.

Q. Is Mpod related to penicillin?
Mpod belongs to the group of medicines known as cephalosporins. Both Penicillins and cephalosporins belong to the group of beta-lactam antibiotics as they contain the beta-lactam ring.

Q. Can I take Mpod with ibuprofen?
Mpod can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Mpod treat chlamydia?
Mpod has not shown any activity against chlamydia. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Mpod cover pseudomonas?
Mpod has not been reported to be active against pseudomonas. Please consult your doctor for the treatment of any pseudomonal infection.

Q. Does cefuroxime have penicillin?
No, cefuroxime does not contain penicillin.

Q. Does Mpod cover methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Mpod is not active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), rather there has been reported an inherent resistance against this bacteria.

Q. Does Mpod cover enterococcus?
Mpod has not been reported to be active against enterococcus.