It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Duo-5 LS. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Duo-5 LS 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Duo-5 LS 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.
UNSAFE
Duo-5 LS may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Duo-5 LS may cause side effects such as allergic reactions, dizziness or fits that may make you unfit to drive.
CAUTION
Duo-5 LS should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Duo-5 LS may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Duo-5 LS in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Duo-5 LS 100mg+62.5mg Tablet
Introduction
Duo-5 LS is a combination of two medicines. It is prescribed to treat respiratory tract infections. It treats the infection and prevents further growth and spread of the microorganisms.
Duo-5 LS is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it a ... Show more
Uses of Duo-5 LS
Respiratory tract infection
Side effects of Duo-5 LS
Common
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
How to use Duo-5 LS
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duo-5 LS may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duo-5 LS works
Duo-5 LS is a combination of two medicines: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Clavulanic Acid. Cefpodoxime Proxetil is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Cl ... Show more
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.
Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Cepodem XP 325 Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody s ... Show more
Stop taking Cepodem XP 325 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or ... Show more
Brief Description
Indication
Pharyngitis, Acute otitis media, Community-acquired pneumonia, Sinusitis, UTI, Cystitis, Gonorrhea, Skin and skin structure infections, Tonsillitis, R ... Show more
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take after meals.
Adult Dose
Acute Bronchitis & Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
200 mg PO q12hr for 10 days
Acute Community-Acquired Pneum ... Show more
Child Dose
Child : PO 10 mg/kg/day, max 400 mg/day q12h
6 months - 2 years : 40 mg every 12 hours
3 - 8 years : 80 mg every 12 hours
over 9 years : 100 mg e ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis: Dose should be given after each dialysis session.
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
10-39 Increase do ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Cefpodoxime binds to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis i ... Show more
Precaution
History of allergy to penicillin; severe renal impairment; pregnancy and lactation.
Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk in low concentrations; ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Diarrhea in infants and toddlers (15.4%),Diaper rash (12.1%)
1-10%
Diarrhea (7.4%),Nausea (3.8%),Vaginal infection (3.1%),Vomiting (1.1-2.1% ... Show more
Interaction
Antacids or H2-blockers may decrease the absorption of cefpodoxime. Reduced renal excretion w/ probenecid.
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