Zemetril 500mg Tablet
Zemetril 500 MG Description
Zemetril 500 mg Tablet contains cefprozil as the active ingredient. It belongs to a group of medications known as 3rd generation cephalosporins. They are a group of antibiotics used in the treatment
of bacterial infections. Zemetril 500 mg Tablet helps in the treatment of bacterial infections in the throat (laryngitis), tonsils (tonsillitis), the middle ear (otitis media), nose, and sinus (sinusitis), bacterial skin infections, and air passages including bronchus and lungs. Zemetril 500 mg Tablet is an oral tablet taken after food with a glass of water. It is to be taken as many times as prescribed by your physician. Zemetril 500 mg Tablet is meant for adults and teenage groups of patients. Alternative doses are given to children per their age and weight. It is not given to infants below 6 months of age. Zemetril 500 mg Tablet can cause side effects like nausea, dizziness, vomiting, stomach cramps and breathing difficulties. Care should be taken to avoid Zemetril 500 mg Tablet for viral infections as it may not help the patient get better, and they might develop resistance to cefprozil.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹111.00 |
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Contains | Cefprozil(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | otitis media, sinusitis, rhinitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, bacterial skin infections |
Side effects | dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, itchy genital area, breathing problems. |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
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Uses of Zemetril 500 MG
- Middle ear
- Nose
- Sinus
- Throat
- Bronchus and lungs
- Pneumonia
- Skin
Contraindications of Zemetril 500 MG
- If you are allergic to cefprozil or the inactive ingredients of Zemetril 500 mg Tablet.
- If you are allergic to cephalosporins.
- If you have phenylketonuria (a genetic disorder of decrease in amino acid metabolism).
- If you have kidney ailments.
- If you are on dialysis.
- If you have any gastrointestinal diseases.
- If you have colitis, inflammation of the large intestine.
- If you have viral infections.
- If you have a history/presence of seizures.
Side effects of Zemetril 500 MG
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Blood in stools
- Rashes, hives, swelling of the face
- Breathing difficulty
- Itching in the genital area
Precautions and Warnings of Zemetril 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You develop signs of an allergic reaction after taking Zemetril 500 mg Tablet like rashes, hives or swelling on the face.
- You want to alter the dose of the medication.
- You experience side effects that are too severe and do not seem to go away.
- You want to stop taking the Zemetril 500 mg Tablet.
- You have missed any dose/doses of Zemetril 500 mg Tablet
- You experience any medical issues after taking Zemetril 500 mg Tablet.
Mode of Action of Zemetril 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Zemetril 500 MG
- Zemetril 500 mg Tablet is taken orally with water. Do not chew, crush, or break it.
- Have Zemetril 500 mg Tablet with food.
- For optimal pharmacological effects, take Zemetril 500 mg Tablet at the same time every day.
- Do not alter the prescribed dose of Zemetril 500 mg Tablet without consultation with your physician.
- Zemetril 500 mg Tablet is usually meant for adults and anyone above the age of 12.
- Do not share Zemetril 500 mg Tablet with anyone else you know who has any infections. Medical consultation is a must for this medication.
- Do not stop taking the Zemetril 500 mg Tablet in the middle of the treatment as it may lead to the infection coming back, and you may develop resistance to it.
Interactions of Zemetril 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- To avoid adverse effects associated with medicine interaction, it is important to inform the doctor about all the medicines and health supplements you are currently taking.
- Zemetril 500 mg Tablet is known to interact with:
- Amikacin (tuberculosis medicine) - increased risk of kidney disease.
- Diuretics (furosemide) - increase the risk of kidney problems.
- Gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin (antibiotic) - increases the risk of kidney damage.
- Reduced efficacy of BCG (anti-tumour medication).
- Reduced activity of cholera vaccine - it is advised to take a gap of 14 days between both medicines.
- Reduced efficacy of typhoid vaccine.
- Chloramphenicol (antibiotic especially for eye infections) - decreased efficacy of Zemetril 500 mg Tablet.
- Warfarin (anticoagulant) - the risk of making the blood thinner and the patient can bleed easily.
Interactions with food items
- There are no known adverse interactions of Zemetril 500 mg Tablet with food. A regular diet can be followed unless advised otherwise by your physician. Most medications work better with healthy lifestyle changes like balanced eating, consuming less oily food and increased liquid intake to prevent dehydration....
- It is advised to not take alcohol along with Zemetril 500 mg Tablet as it may carry the risk of increasing the severity of side effects like nausea, vomiting, and dizziness.
Storage and disposal of Zemetril 500 MG
Dosage of Zemetril 500 MG
Overdose
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Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take a Zemetril 500 mg Tablet for seasonal cold and flu?
Q: Can I drink coffee tea while taking the Zemetril 500 mg Tablet?
Q: Can I take a Zemetril 500 mg Tablet if I have liver problems?
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