Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup 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. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. 

Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup is a combination of two antibiotics, Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil 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 proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup helps to treat bacterial infections.

Take Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup as prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration of Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup 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 Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup if you are breastfeeding as Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup to prevent unpleasant side effects. Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup 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. Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime proxetil (cephalosporin antibiotic) and Clavulanic acid (beta-lactamase inhibitor). Cefpodoxime proxetil 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 proxetil against the bacteria. Together, Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup helps to treat bacterial infections. Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including beta-lactamase-producing strains.

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Before starting Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic or kidney or liver problems. Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup should not be given to patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance (the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption). Consult your doctor before taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup if you have colitis (colon inflammation), if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup if you are breastfeeding, as it may pass into breast milk. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup to prevent unpleasant side effects. Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup causes dizziness, so drive with caution.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup may have interaction with anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), anti-gout (e.g. probenecid), diuretics (e.g. furosemide), and vitamin supplements (e.g. calcium, vitamin D).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Zipod CV 50 mg Syrup may interact with conditions such as colitis (inflammation in the colon's lining), seizures, dialysis, and kidney or liver dysfunction.

• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID
• FUROSEMIDE
• CALCIUM
• VITAMIN D

• 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 the consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.

• Avoid the usage of tobacco.

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

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.