Foloup 100 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Foloup Benefits & Uses

Foloup 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

Foloup 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

Foloup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Foloup 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)

Foloup Related Warnings

Is the use of Foloup safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Foloup.

Mild
Is the use of Foloup safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Foloup on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Foloup on the Liver?

Foloup may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Foloup on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Foloup on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Foloup with Other Drugs

Foloup 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

Foloup Contraindications

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

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Foloup

Is this Foloup habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Foloup has not been reported.

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

Foloup does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Foloup, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Foloup in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Foloup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Foloup

Taking Foloup with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Foloup

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Foloup with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Foloup

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Foloup cause stomach upset?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Foloup can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I buy Foloup over-the-counter?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Foloup 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

How long can I safely take Foloup?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Foloup can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Foloup?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Foloup is a brand name for cefpodoxime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Foloup safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Foloup is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.