Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ears, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It is also effective in treating typhoid fever in children and adolescents.

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Duxpod Oral Drops

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Duxpod Oral Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. 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 Duxpod Oral Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Duxpod

Abdominal pain
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea

How to use Duxpod Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is to be taken with food.

How Duxpod Oral Drops works

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops 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 the bacteria resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

UNSAFE

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops is recommended.
However, dose modifications may be required in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Duxpod Oral Drops?

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’s 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

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.
Give this medicine with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
Only give Duxpod 25mg Oral Drops to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

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