HEALPOD 50 Dry Syrup contains Cefpodoxime Proxetil 50 mg per 5 ml, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections in children, including respiratory, ear, urinary tract, typhoid, skin, bone/joint, and abdominal infections .
It works by disrupting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial death and clearing infections while being ineffective against viruses .
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and rash; it should be taken with food, course must be completed fully, and any allergy symptoms (such as rash or swelling) require prompt medical attention