Cefpodoxime is a Cephalosporin antibiotic used against a broad spectrum of bacterial infections, inhibiting bacterial growth. However, it does not affect viral infections. It should be taken orally twice daily along with food to aid in enhanced absorption. Stomachache, watery or bloody diarrhea, fever, sore throat, oral ulcers, joint pain, seizures, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, etc., are the side effects of taking this drug.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand your concern.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As a parent, I am sure you have to do the best for your son. It is not right to give antibiotics to him without proper guidance.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post and investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This seems to be an episode of an overdose of Cefpodoxime (cephalosporin antibiotic).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Cefpodoxime and Amoxicillin being different classes of drugs, will not cause an allergy if the other one causes.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very likely to be balanitis with the background of acute infection and swelling.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic prescribed is relatively safe during pregnancy.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity) do show high titers of Salmonella typhi O and H antigens.
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