Pidomod 400mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to prevent diseases of the respiratory tract. It helps to improve and increase immunity and prevents recurrent bacterial or viral infections in the airways.

Pidomod 400mg Tablet is either given alone or in combination with some other medicines. It should not be used to treat any existing infections of the respiratory tract. It should be taken with or without food, but better to take it at the same time every day to attain the most benefits. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Generally, no common side effects are seen with this medicine. But some people experience skin rash as a side effect. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have kidney disease or have diabetes. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Pidomod Tablet

Diseases of respiratory tract

Benefits of Pidomod Tablet

In Diseases of respiratory tract

Pidomod 400mg Tablet is used to treat many diseases of the respiratory tract caused by bacteria or viruses. It stimulates your immune system’s response to these conditions and helps fight these infections. This medicine is given orally (by mouth). You should always take it as it has been prescribed for you. Do not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Pidomod Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pidomod

Skin rash

How to use Pidomod Tablet

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. Pidomod 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pidomod Tablet works

Pidomod 400mg Tablet is an immunostimulant. It works by modulating the immune system to trigger a protective response against bacteria or viruses that cause recurrent airway infections. This boosts immunity against these infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pidomod 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pidomod 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Pidomod 400mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Pidomod 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pidomod 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pidomod 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Pidomod Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pidomod 400mg 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 dosing schedule.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Pidomod 400mg Tablet is used for different indications such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pneumonia.
Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing anytime while on treatment with this medicine.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of any other disease.
Avoid smoking completely while taking Pidomod 400mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Synthetic Dipeptide

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Immunostimulant- Respiratory tract infections

Patient concerns

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Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

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FAQs

How does Pidomod 400mg Tablet affect the body?

Pidomod 400mg Tablet is a medicine which acts by boosting our immune system. It activates the cells in the blood to fight against various germs to protect us from respiratory infections.

Can we use Pidomod 400mg Tablet in children?

Yes, some studies suggest that Pidomod 400mg Tablet can be given in children to prevent respiratory tract infections.

Is Pidomod 400mg Tablet useful in urinary infections?

There have been some studies which show the beneficial effect of this medication against conditions like urinary infection. However, this medicine is commonly used to treat respiratory infections. Do not take this medication without consultation. Inform your doctor if you have urinary tract infection because you might need other additional medicines to treat it.

Can Pidomod 400mg Tablet prevent asthma in kids?

Yes, it has been observed that Pidomod 400mg Tablet can be useful in the condition like asthma in children. It works by improving the lung function. This medicine decreases the inflammatory molecules in the blood which as a result control the severity of the asthmatic attack. Do not take this medication without consultation. Inform your doctor if your kid has asthma or respiratory distress as your kid might need other additional medicines to treat it. Follow the instructions given by the doctor.

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References

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