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. Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
If you miss a dose of Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
What if I don't get better after using Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Can I stop taking Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| What if I miss my dose?::: Take Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.| Can the use of Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Alenpod LV 200mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two antibiotics: Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Levofloxacin. Cefpodoxime Proxetil works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of the bacteria in the human body. Levofloxacin works by preventing the bacteria from reproducing and repairing themselves. Together, they treat your infection effectively.