Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ultra Wellness Private Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Cefpodoxime Proxetil (50mg) + Clavulanic Acid (31.25mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 462 |
FAQ
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
The use of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other excipients present in this medicine. This medicine should not be used in patients with previous history of liver damage associated with Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit.
What if I give too much of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit by mistake?
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is safe and usually an extra dose of it would not do any harm. But since overdose increases the risk of side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition, you must speak to a doctor immediately if you think you have given too much of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit to your child.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit on a long-term basis?
The doctor may keep a check on your child’s condition by prescribing kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically.
What if I don't get better after using Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
How long does Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit takes to work?
Usually, Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit can increase the risks of side effects. Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit takes time to show its full effect and treat your infection. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
What is the recommended storage condition for Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit cause allergic reaction?
Yes, Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit can cause allergic reaction and is considered to be harmful patients with known allergy to a group of antibiotics called Cephalosporins. Get emergency medical help if you notice any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat.
Can I stop taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit and complete the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Can I stop taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Can the use of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
What is Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic acid. This medication is used to treat bacterial infection. This medication works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infection.
Can Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking antibiotics. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may take a hit too. Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad ones too, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child develops diarrhea while on Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Can the use of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit cause any serious side effects?
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit may cause serious side effects in very few patients (less than 1 in 1,000). Inform the doctor straight away if you get bloody diarrhea, yellowing of the eyes and skin, bruising or skin discoloration, shortness of breath, widespread rash, skin peeling and fever. All of these reactions needs urgent medical attention.
Can I take oral contraceptive pills while taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
No, Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit can make birth control pills less effective. So, ask your doctor about using a birth control method which does not affect your hormone levels (such as a condom, diaphragm and spermicide).
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit?
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What if I forget to give Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit Reviews
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is a potent antibiotic made up of two active medicines. It is given to children to treat a wide range of severe bacterial infections targeting the ear, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria thereby preventing the infection spread.
Give this medicine to your child an hour before or two hours after meals. If your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. Make sure to stick to the prescribed dose because it is given keeping in mind the type of infection, its severity, and the age and bodyweight of your child. In case your child gags and expels the medicine within 30 mins of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.
Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, call the doctor right away.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
How Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit Works
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.
How to Use Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit
- In Treatment of Respiratory tract infection: Respiratory tract infections are those infections that can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit contains two different medicines, Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause respiratory tract infections. Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefpodoxime Proxetil against bacteria.It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit
- Treatment of Respiratory tract infection
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is recommended.However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. Consult with your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit is recommended.However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
Quick Tips
- You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Do not give Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.
- Stop Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.
- Stop taking Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Never give Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
- Upodime CV Dry Syrup Mixed Fruit may cause a bitter taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.