Metpod-CV Tablet 10's is used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. 

Metpod-CV Tablet 10's contains Cefpodoxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of Cefpodoxime against the bacteria. Together, Metpod-CV Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Metpod-CV Tablet 10's with food. The dose and duration of Metpod-CV Tablet 10's can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Metpod-CV Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take $ your name on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as Metpod-CV Tablet 10's may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's to prevent unpleasant side effects. Metpod-CV Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Metpod-CV Tablet 10's belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections such as pharyngitis/tonsillitis (throat infections), otitis media (ear infections), sinusitis (infection of the sinuses), community-acquired pneumonia, gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease), anorectal infections in women, skin, and urinary tract infections. Metpod-CV Tablet 10's is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it kills the bacteria. Clavulanic acid works by decreasing bacterial resistance and enhancing the activity of cefpodoxime against the bacteria. Together, Metpod-CV Tablet 10's helps to treat bacterial infections. Metpod-CV Tablet 10's is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Before starting Metpod-CV Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Metpod-CV Tablet 10's should not be given to patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance (the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption). Do not take Metpod-CV Tablet 10's on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor before taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's if you have colitis (inflammation of the colon).  Consult your doctor before taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Metpod-CV Tablet 10's to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Metpod-CV Tablet 10's causes dizziness, so drive with caution.

• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.