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RITEPOD CV DRY SYP 30ML+WFI

CEFPODOXIME 50MG + CLAUV ACID 31.25

RITEPOD CV DRY SYP 30ML+WFI is a dry syrup of cefpodoxime 50 mg with clavulanic acid 31.25 mg per dose, reconstituted before use. It is a paediatric preparation for otitis media, sinusitis and respiratory infection where beta-lactamase-producing organisms are likely.

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01

Benefits

  • Clavulanate protects cefpodoxime from beta-lactamase, covering resistant strains common in childhood ear and sinus infection.
  • Retains cefpodoxime's broad Gram-positive and Gram-negative cover.
  • A useful second-line option where a plain cephalosporin or amoxicillin has failed.
  • The liquid form allows accurate weight-based dosing.
  • Twice-daily dosing is manageable for children and their carers.
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Side effects

Not everyone gets these. Most are mild and settle as the course finishes.

Common
  • Diarrhoea or loose stools
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Skin rash
Less common
  • Oral or nappy-area thrush after the course
  • Raised liver enzymes on testing
  • Irritability or disturbed sleep
  • Bitter aftertaste
Stop and get medical help if any of these occur
  • Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, difficulty breathing, or collapse
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes, or dark urine
  • Severe, watery or bloody diarrhoea during or in the weeks after the course
  • Widespread rash with blistering or peeling skin
  • Persistent vomiting, or signs of dehydration
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Precautions

  • Contraindicated in known cephalosporin allergy; use with caution in penicillin allergy and avoid after penicillin anaphylaxis.
  • Clavulanate carries a risk of cholestatic jaundice; keep courses short.
  • Give with food to improve absorption and reduce diarrhoea, and avoid antacids around the dose.
  • Reconstitute exactly to the mark, shake before every dose, and use the measure supplied.
  • Store as directed after reconstitution and discard after the stated period.
  • Dose strictly by body weight on the prescriber's instruction.
  • Complete the full prescribed course; never keep a part-used bottle for a future illness.