Prescription
Antibiotic (Cephalosporin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor combination)
Cefpodoxime; Clavulanic Acid
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
This is a combination antibiotic that pairs cefpodoxime (a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria) with clavulanic acid (which stops bacteria from resisting the antibiotic). Together, they work harder to fight infections that a regular antibiotic alone might not handle.
What is it used for?
Stubborn bacterial infectionstyphoidupper and lower respiratory tract infections (chest infectionsbronchitispneumonia)urinary tract infections (UTI)ear infectionssinus infectionsthroat infectionsskin and soft tissue infections
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.