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ZOCEF 500 TABLET

10 Tablet(s) in Strip
By ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD
Salt: Cefuroxime 500.0 Mg
MRP ₹552.95
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Zocef 500Mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

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Zocef 500 mg Tablet, from Alkem Laboratories, contains cefuroxime, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It stops bacteria from forming protective cell walls. Without these walls, the bacteria die.

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Composition		 Cefuroxime(500.0 Mg) Cefuroxime 500.0 Mg
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About Zocef 500

Zocef 500 tablets are antibiotics used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. They are commonly prescribed for infections of the throat, tonsils, sinuses, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. The active ingredient in Zocef 500 is cefuroxime, which belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics.

This medication works by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria in the body. Cefuroxime prevents bacteria from forming their protective cell walls, leading to their destruction and stopping the spread of infection. By targeting bacteria directly, Zocef 500 provides quicker symptom relief and encourages recovery.

Always take Zocef 500 exactly as your doctor advises. It is generally recommended to take the tablet with food, as this improves absorption and reduces the likelihood of stomach upset. Do not skip doses or stop taking the medicine early, even if you feel better, because incomplete treatment can cause the infection to return or bacteria to develop resistance.

Cefuroxime, the active ingredient in Zocef 500, is also present in other antibiotic brands such as Ceftum 500 tablet, Zocef 500 tablet, Trufurox 500 tablet, Cetil 500 tablet and Pulmocef 500 tablet. Although these medicines contain the same ingredient, you should only use the brand prescribed by your doctor, as the dosage and formulation may differ depending on your condition.

Before starting Zocef 500, inform your doctor about any pre-existing health issues, allergies, or if you are taking other medications or supplements. This is important to avoid unwanted interactions or side effects. Always complete the full course of treatment to ensure the infection is fully eradicated and does not recur.

Uses

Zocef 500 tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic to cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of Zocef 500 tablet.
  • If you have a history of a severe allergic reaction to penicillin, monobactams, carbapenems, or other beta-lactam antibiotics.

Side effects

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain

Precautions and Warnings

Alcohol

Alcohol

WITH CAUTION

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking the Zocef 500 tablet, as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE

There is limited information about the effect of Zocef 500 tablet on pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended not to take the medicine, unless prescribed by the doctor.

Breast feeding

Breastfeeding

SAFE

Cefuroxime passes into breast milk in small quantities. You should take Zocef 500 tablet only if prescribed by the physician. Watch for diarrhoea in the breastfed baby.

Driving

Driving

WITH CAUTION

You may experience dizziness after taking the Zocef 500 tablet, avoid driving if you feel dizzy.

General warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • If you experience continuous diarrhoea, immediately stop taking it and report to the hospital.
  • You experience difficulty in breathing, rashes, and swelling of the face or mouth after taking this medicine.
  • You develop a rash with blisters and peeling of skin.
  • You have kidney disease.
  • You develop white patches in your mouth.

Directions for use

  • Zocef 500 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
  • It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
  • You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Storage and disposal

  • Store Zocef 500 tablet in a cool and dry place, protect it from direct sunlight.
  • Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Quick tips

  • Zocef 500 tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract and skin and soft tissue infections.
  • Take this medicine in the correct dose and for the exact duration as prescribed.
  • You can take this tablet with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • Inform the doctor about other medicines and supplements and your complete medical history before starting the treatment with Zocef 500 tablet.
  • Always complete the course of Zocef 500 as prescribed by the doctor. Stopping the treatment might result in treatment failure, and symptoms might redevelop.
  • Before starting Zocef 500 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to cefuroxime or any of the other ingredients of Zocef 500 tablet.
  • Nausea, headache, diarrhoea and dizziness are some common side effects of Zocef 500 tablet. Most of them are temporary, but if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek emergency medical care if you think you have taken an overdose of Zocef 500 tablet. Overdose symptoms may include damage to the brain and may cause fits.

Missed a dose

  • If you missed any dose of Zocef 500 tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
  • If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

How Zocef 500 works

Zocef 500 tablet works by stopping bacterial cell wall synthesis; the absence of bacterial cell wall results in the death of bacteria.

Interactions

Drug interactions of Zocef 500 with other medicine salt

Gentamicin

Severe

Gentamicin injections collect inside your kidneys and can damage them, and Zocef 500 tablet is cleared by those same kidneys at the same time. The combined load can cause more kidney damage than either antibiotic does alone, especially if you are older or already dehydrated.

Amikacin

Severe

Amikacin injections can harm your kidneys, and taking Zocef 500 tablet at the same time adds further strain on them. Lasting kidney damage becomes more likely when both are used together, particularly in older people or anyone whose kidneys already work less well.

Warfarin

Moderate

Zocef 500 tablet kills off gut bacteria that help your body make vitamin K, and vitamin K is exactly what the blood thinner Warfarin works against. Warfarin's effect becomes stronger than your dose allows for, so bruising and bleeding become more likely during the course.

Typhoid Vaccine

Moderate

The oral Typhoid Vaccine works by letting live weakened typhoid germs survive briefly in your gut so your body can learn to fight them, and Zocef 500 tablet kills gut bacteria without telling them apart. The vaccine is destroyed before protection develops, leaving you unprotected while you think you are covered.

Probenecid

Moderate

Probenecid, taken for gout, blocks the route your kidneys use to clear Zocef 500 tablet out of your blood. The antibiotic then stays in your body at a higher level and for longer than the dosing schedule intends.

Omeprazole

Moderate

Zocef 500 tablet needs the acid in your stomach to dissolve properly before your body can take it in, and Omeprazole switches that acid off for hours at a time. Much less of the antibiotic reaches your blood, so your infection may not clear the way it should.

Ranitidine

Moderate

Ranitidine reduces the acid your stomach makes, and Zocef 500 tablet needs that acid to dissolve and get into your bloodstream. Less of the antibiotic is absorbed, so it may never reach a level high enough to finish off the bacteria.

Chloramphenicol

Moderate

Chloramphenicol stops bacteria multiplying but leaves them alive, while Zocef 500 tablet kills bacteria by attacking the wall they build as they divide. Freezing that division removes what Zocef 500 tablet needs in order to work, so your infection can clear more slowly.

Pantoprazole

Moderate

Pantoprazole cuts down your stomach acid for most of the day, and Zocef 500 tablet relies on that acid to dissolve before it can be absorbed. A good share of every dose passes straight through you, leaving less antibiotic to fight the infection.

Frusemide / Furosemide

Moderate

Furosemide is a strong water tablet that can leave you dehydrated and cut the blood flow reaching your kidneys, which Zocef 500 tablet depends on to be cleared safely. Your kidneys are then more easily damaged than they would be by either medicine on its own.

Food interactions

It is recommended to take Zocef tablets with food to prevent stomach upset and improve absorption. Taking the medication on an empty stomach may lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and reduce its effectiveness.

Frequently asked questions

No, if you have an allergy to amoxicillin, never take this medicine as it can result in a very severe allergic reaction. Always inform your doctor about your allergies.
No, you must finish the entire course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication can result in treatment failure and reoccurrence of the symptoms.
The dose and duration of treatment depend upon the cause of infection and response to the treatment. Do not stop taking this medicine if you feel better. Complete the full course, as stopping the treatment in between can result in antibiotic resistance and infection may reoccur.
Yes, Zocef 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine.
The common side effects of Zocef 500 tablet are diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, headache, and dizziness. These are temporary but if side effects persist or there is no improvement in your condition, inform your doctor immediately.
No, Zocef 500 contains cefuroxime which is a higher antibiotic and reserved for severe infections. This medicine should be taken only if your doctor considers it essential for you. Also, this medicine is not effective in viral infections.
You should not take any medicine to treat or prevent COVID-19 on your own. You must immediately consult a doctor if you are having symptoms of COVID-19.
Zocef 500 tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and infections of the skin and soft tissue.
There is limited information about the effect of Zocef 500 tablet on pregnancy. Thus, it is recommended not to take the medicine, unless prescribed by the doctor.
No, Zocef 500 is not a steroid. It contains cefuroxime, which belongs to a group of antibiotic medicines that are used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the tonsils, throat, sinus, ears, respiratory tract, urinary tract and infections of the skin and soft tissue.
No, do not start any antibiotic course on your own. Inappropriate use of antibiotics may increase the risk of the development of medicine-resistant bacteria. The doctor will prescribe you the antibiotic medicine depending on the type and severity of the infection.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand: ZOCEF

Manufacturer Name: ALKEM LABORATORIES LTD

Address: Alkem Health Science, A Unit Of Alkem Laboratories Limited, Unit-2, Samardung, Karek Block, P.O.: Namthang, South Sikkim - 737 137.

Country of Origin: India

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Fulfillment Information: Zocef 500 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 7666100300

Address: D-37/1, Opp. Sandoz, TTC Industrial Area, MIDC Industrial Area, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703

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