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Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

Uses of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension in children

  • Treatment of Respiratory tract infection

Benefits of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Respiratory tract infection

Respiratory tract infections are those infections that can affect the sinuses, throat, airways or lungs. Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

Side effects of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension in children

Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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 Macpod CV

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginal infection
  • Fungal infection of vagina

How can I give Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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. Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Macpod CV Powder for Oral Suspension works

Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease. Consult with your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
  • Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension may cause a bitter taste. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
  • Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
  • Never give Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.
  • Do not give Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.
  • Stop Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay. 

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Patient concerns

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Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
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Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection
can l take macpod dt100+levotiz plus together for cough nd cold
Dr. Vijay Verma
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see any medicine should only be started after examination as vital.infection doesn't require antibiotics
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FAQs

Q. What if I give too much of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension by mistake?

Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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 Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension to your child.

Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension?

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.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension?

Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension?

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.

Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

Q. Can Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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. Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension 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 Macpod CV 50 Powder for Oral Suspension, 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.

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Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
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