Foloup-CV 200

Tablet · Ipca Labs
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Foloup-CV 200 is a tablet made by Ipca Labs that contains Cefpodoxime 200 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg. It combines Cefpodoxime: antibiotic (cephalosporin) and Clavulanic acid: antibiotic booster.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Cefpodoxime200 mg
Clavulanic acid125 mg

Cefpodoxime

Antibiotic (cephalosporin)

What it is used for

Treats throat, chest, sinus, ear, skin and urine infections.

How it works

An oral third-generation cephalosporin for chest, throat, ear, urinary and skin infections.

How to take it

Usually 100 to 200 mg twice a day with food. Finish the full course.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain

Get medical help straight away if

  • Severe diarrhoea
  • Rash with blistering
  • Allergic swelling

Be careful

Finish the course; can cause loose motions.

Other medicines and interactions

Antacids and acid reducers reduce absorption. Caution with penicillin allergy.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Clavulanic acid

Antibiotic booster

What it is used for

Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How it works

Clavulanic acid blocks the beta-lactamase enzyme some bacteria use to destroy amoxicillin, so the pair (co-amoxiclav) works against more germs.

How to take it

Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise.

Common side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Thrush

Get medical help straight away if

  • Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Severe diarrhoea

Be careful

Can cause loose motions; take with food.

Other medicines and interactions

Penicillin allergy rules apply. Can affect warfarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (8)

Gudcef CV 200Polypod CV 200Opox-CV 200Cepodem XP 325Cefoprox CV-325Microcef CV 200Kefmax CV 200Pecef Duo-200

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Foloup-CV 200?

Foloup-CV 200 is a tablet by Ipca Labs containing Cefpodoxime 200 mg + Clavulanic acid 125 mg.

What is Foloup-CV 200 used for?

Treats throat, chest, sinus, ear, skin and urine infections. Protects amoxicillin from bacteria that would otherwise destroy it, so it works on more infections.

How should I take Foloup-CV 200?

Usually 100 to 200 mg twice a day with food. Finish the full course. Taken in the combination tablet at the start of a meal, usually twice or three times a day. Take at evenly spaced times and finish the full course even when you feel better, unless your doctor says otherwise. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Foloup-CV 200?

Common side effects include: Diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, thrush. Get medical help straight away for: Severe diarrhoea, rash with blistering, allergic swelling, Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine (liver problem, can appear weeks later), allergic reaction, severe diarrhoea.

Does Foloup-CV 200 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Foloup-CV 200 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Generally considered acceptable in pregnancy (avoided near preterm birth) and while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Foloup-CV 200?

Brands with the same composition: Gudcef CV 200, Polypod CV 200, Opox-CV 200, Cepodem XP 325, Cefoprox CV-325, Microcef CV 200, Kefmax CV 200, Pecef Duo-200. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.