Ferpod Oral Suspension
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Cefpodoxime Proxetil (50mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins) |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Cephalosporins: 3 generation |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 598 |
FAQ
My child is having a sore throat and ear infection. Can I give antibiotics?
No. More than 80% of sore throats and ear infections are caused by a virus and antibiotics are not given for viral infections. If your child has a sore throat, runny nose, a barky cough, pain, and discharge from the ear, it is most likely because of a virus. Consult your child’s doctor to seek guidance.
Can Ferpod lead to bacterial resistance in my child?
Yes, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Ferpod can lead to resistance. Resistant bacteria are no longer killed by the antibiotics and may lead to reinfection.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Ferpod?
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 other medicines be given at the same time as Ferpod?
Ferpod can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Ferpod. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can Ferpod impact my child’s digestive system?
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. Ferpod may kill off the good bacteria along with the bad, increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Ferpod, 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.
What if I give too much of Ferpod by mistake?
An extra dose of Ferpod is unlikely to do harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Ferpod to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Ferpod on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Ferpod?
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.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
Yellow or green mucus in the nose does not mean that antibiotics are needed. During a common cold, it is normal for mucus to thicken up and change from clear to yellow or green. Symptoms often last for 7-10 days.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Use antibiotics only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
What if I forget to give Ferpod 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’s almost time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give the double dose to catch up.
Ferpod Oral Suspension Reviews
Ferpod is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.
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 body weight 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.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
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.
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 body weight 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.
Do not give this medicine to your child in case of cold and flu symptoms as this medicine is an antibiotic and doesn’t work on infections caused by viruses. Doctors prescribe this medicine for cough and cold only when they detect any underlying secondary bacterial infection.
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 Ferpod Oral Suspension Works
Ferpod is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making the bacteria resistant to further treatment.
How to Use Ferpod Oral Suspension
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. Ferpod is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Ferpod Oral Suspension
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Ferpod kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Uses of Ferpod Oral Suspension
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ferpod Oral Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Ferpod should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferpod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ferpod should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ferpod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Usually, Ferpod is considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney disease. Dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.
Quick Tips
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Only give Ferpod to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
References
- Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service. Emergency care of children: Medication guides for use in Queensland.
- Pegues DA, Miller Harrison SI. Salmonellosis. In: Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, et al. (Editors). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1177.
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. Medicines for Children - information for parents and carers.
- Ma TK, Chow KM, Choy AS, et al. Clinical manifestation of macrolide antibiotic toxicity in CKD and dialysis patients. Clin Kidney J. 2014;7(6):507-512.