Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets are used to treat respiratory tract infections. It is a combination medication composed of two effective medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil & Potassium Clavulanate. These two medicines work differently to tackle respiratory tract infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is a cephalosporin antibiotic that functions by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for the survival of the bacteria.

Potassium Clavulanate is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that reduces the resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil. Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets can treat respiratory tract infections effectively even if they have developed resistance. Therefore, this medicine should be taken with extreme caution to ensure the best positive effects. In addition, one should consider following the doctor’s instructions while taking this medicine.

Precautions for Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets

This medicine contains potent ingredients, taking it with extreme precautions can help you reap the best possible effects. You can get deets about the usage of this medication by consulting your healthcare provider. In addition, read the leaflet provided with this medicine and consider following the official guidelines to ensure you use this medicine properly. Aside from that, you can take the below-listed measures and be on the safe side.

Measures to Take:-

• Take this medicine with food/meal/snacks to avoid an upset stomach. Also, drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine.
• Swallow Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets whole with a full glass of water; without breaking, crushing, or chewing them.
• Finish the prescribed course without decreasing/increasing the dosage. Your healthcare provider will determine the dosage of this medication by seeing your medical condition, age, gender, tolerance, etc.
• Consider taking probiotics while taking this medicine to avoid diarrhea, which may occur as a side effect of Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets.
• Though you don’t have to be worried about the common side effects, if you notice any problem persistent or you experience abdominal cramps, itchy rash, or breathing difficulty, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Apart from that, the effectiveness of contraceptive pills may decrease during the treatment course. So, ask your healthcare provider about the usage of more effective birth control methods that don’t affect hormone levels. Further, you can take this medicine with the above-listed points in mind for the best possible effects.

Possible Side Effects

Unlike other medications, Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets cause mild to moderate adverse reactions. Those side effects fade away once your body starts adjusting to the medication. However, if you notice blood in your stools, or any other serious problem, call your doctor immediately.

Common Side effects:-

• Nausea,
• Diarrhea,
• Headache,
• Stomach pain, etc.

Note: The above listed are not all the common side effects caused by this medication and others may occur. You can get more deets about the side effects of this medicine by consulting your healthcare provider.