Cepod 100 Tablet DT: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cepod Benefits & Uses

Cepod is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)

Other Benefits

Cepod Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cepod Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cepod is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Confusion

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Rash
पेट दर्द
Dry Mouth
Fatigue
Vertigo
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Cepod Related Warnings

Is the use of Cepod safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Cepod.

Mild
Is the use of Cepod safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cepod. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cepod immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cepod again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cepod on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Cepod. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cepod on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cepod. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cepod on the Heart?

Cepod has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cepod with Other Drugs

Cepod should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Cepod Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cepod unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cepod

Is this Cepod habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cepod is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cepod will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Cepod is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cepod for mental disorders.

No

Cepod Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cepod

Taking Cepod with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepod

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cepod with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cepod

Question about 5 years ago

Can I buy Cepod over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cepod over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Cepod cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Cepod can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cepod used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cepod is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cepod cause diarrhea?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Cepod can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cepod cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cepod can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.