Podwar 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Podwar Benefits & Uses

Podwar 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

Podwar 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

Podwar Side Effects

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

Podwar Related Warnings

Is the use of Podwar safe for pregnant women?

Podwar rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Podwar safe during breastfeeding?

Podwar can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Podwar on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Podwar on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Podwar. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Podwar on the Heart?

Podwar has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Podwar with Other Drugs

Podwar 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

Podwar Contraindications

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

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Podwar

Is this Podwar habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Podwar is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Podwar for mental disorders.

No

Podwar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Podwar

Taking Podwar with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Podwar

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Podwar.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Podwar

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Podwar cause stomach upset?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Podwar 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 almost 6 years ago

Is Podwar safe to use?

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

Yes, Podwar 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Podwar with doxycycline?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Podwar and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Podwar?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Podwar 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.