Actapod Dry Syrup

Cefuroxime (125mg)

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Actapod Dry Syrup effectively treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, and urinary tract in children. It is also given to prevent infection in animal and human bite wounds and may also be given before surgical procedures as a preventive therapy.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Cefuroxime (125mg)

Marketer

Shankus Acme Pharma Pvt Ltd

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Actapod Dry Syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is already time for the next dose.

This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, allergy, and transient increased in liver enzyme. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a 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.

Uses of Actapod Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Actapod Dry Syrup for your child

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Actapod Dry Syrup is a versatile antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, skin and soft tissues. 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.

Side effects of Actapod Dry Syrup in children

Actapod Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Actapod

Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Allergy
Increased liver enzymes

How can I give Actapod Dry Syrup to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Actapod Dry Syrup should be taken with or after food.
Avoid Actapod Dry Syrup with dietary sodium.

How Actapod Dry Syrup works

Actapod Dry Syrup 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 them resistant to further treatment.

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Quick tips

Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
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. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Actapod Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Discontinue giving Actapod Dry Syrup and consult the doctor immediately in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Your doctor has prescribed Actapod Dry Syrup to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Actapod Dry Syrup as it may cause increased side effects.
Discontinue Actapod Dry Syrup and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Actapod Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Actapod Dry Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Actapod Dry Syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Actapod with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefuroxime. Please consult your doctor. Cefuroxime may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Cefuroxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Cefuroxime may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the effects of Mycophenolate mofetil along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Mycophenolate mofetil may increase the rate of release of Cefuroxime in the blood.

Frequently asked questions

My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Actapod Dry Syrup to my child?

Actapod Dry Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Actapod Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Actapod Dry Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.

What if I give too much of Actapod Dry Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Actapod Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Actapod Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Actapod Dry Syrup?

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 Actapod Dry Syrup?

Actapod Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Actapod Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Actapod Dry Syrup?

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.

Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Actapod Dry Syrup 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.

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. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Can Actapod Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?

Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Actapod Dry Syrup, 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.

How long does Actapod Dry Syrup take to work?

The amount of time Actapod Dry Syrup takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.

How long should you take Actapod Dry Syrup?

The duration of therapy with Actapod Dry Syrup depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.

Can Actapod Dry Syrup be taken on an empty stomach?

No, Actapod Dry Syrup should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Actapod Dry Syrup with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.

Can Actapod Dry Syrup treat UTI?

Yes, Actapod Dry Syrup can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Intermediate spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Second-Generation Cephalosporins

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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Marketer details

Name: Shankus Acme Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Shankus Acme Pharma Private Limited, B/7,Ananya Appartment, Near.Mangleshwar Mahadev, Ghodasar, Ahmedabad-380050, Gujarat, India

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Contains

Marketer

Storage

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Uses of Actapod Dry Syrup in children

Benefits of Actapod Dry Syrup for your child

Side effects of Actapod Dry Syrup in children

How can I give Actapod Dry Syrup to my child?

How Actapod Dry Syrup works

All substitutes for Actapod Dry Syrup

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Actapod Dry Syrup to my child?

What if I give too much of Actapod Dry Syrup by mistake?

Are there any possible serious side effects of Actapod Dry Syrup?

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Actapod Dry Syrup?

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Actapod Dry Syrup?

Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Actapod Dry Syrup on a long-term basis?

Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?

Can Actapod Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?

How long does Actapod Dry Syrup take to work?

How long should you take Actapod Dry Syrup?

Can Actapod Dry Syrup be taken on an empty stomach?

Can Actapod Dry Syrup treat UTI?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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