Zostum O 100mg Dry Suspension 30ml

By ZUVENTUS HEALTH CARE LTD

30ml Suspension in Bottle

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Zostum O 100 MG Description

Zostum O dry suspension is an antibiotic medication containing cefditoren pivoxil to treat bacterial infections. It is effective for infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, ear, and throa

t. Do not exceed the number of doses per day. Take this medication for the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you feel no difference upon completion of the treatment, inform your doctor immediately. Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, headache and abdominal pain. If you observe these side effects for a prolonged time, inform your doctor immediately. Store the medication in a cool and dry place, away from direct heat. Unused or expired medicines should be discarded safely.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹176.48
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Contains	Cefditoren Pivoxil(100.0 Mg)
Uses	bacterial infections
Side effects	diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, skin rash
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Zostum O 100 MG

Bacterial infections

Contraindications of Zostum O 100 MG

Allergy to cephalosporins or any other excipient
Lactose intolerance
Peptic ulcer

Side effects of Zostum O 100 MG

Diarrhoea
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal pain

Precautions and Warnings of Zostum O 100 MG

Pregnancy

Can Zostum O dry suspension be taken during pregnancy?

It is safe to be used in pregnancy, as the medication did not show any adverse effects during animal studies.

Breast Feeding

Can we take Zostum O dry suspension during breastfeeding?

Zostum O dry suspension can be used during the breastfeeding stage, as it does not crosses the breast milk and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Zostum O dry suspension?

The medication may cause a decrease in your alertness levels; hence driving is not advisable.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol after taking Zostum O dry suspension?

There is a lack of data on using Zostum O dry suspension and alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to cephalosporins or any other excipient
You are suffering from peptic ulcers
You are lactose intolerant
You are taking other prescription or non-prescription medications, vitamins or minerals

Mode of Action of Zostum O 100 MG

How Does It Work?

Zostum O dry suspension contains cefditoren, a cephalosporin; the medication acts by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis; it is effective on various gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. ...

Directions for Use of Zostum O 100 MG

Only the doctor can prescribe this medication to your child and give the appropriate dose of medicines to the child as stated by your doctor
Use this medication as advised by your doctor, do not stop the course of treatment on your own

Interactions of Zostum O 100 MG

Interactions with other medicines

The use of this medication with antacids (aluminium or magnesium) and famotidine can cause a decrease in the activity of Zostum O dry syrup
Co-administration of a single dose of intravenously administered famotidine decreases the absorption of cefditoren pivoxil
Co-administration of probenecid with cefditoren pivoxil increased the plasma exposure of cefditoren

Interactions with food items

This medication can be taken with food for better absorption.

Storage and disposal of Zostum O 100 MG

Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place
Keep the medication away from moisture and direct sunlight
Keep away from children and pets
Do not flush the contents of the medication or discard them in household waste
Talk to your pharmacist about a safe way of discarding the unused or expired medications

Dosage of Zostum O 100 MG

Overdose

Overdosing can result in abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhoea; hence consult your doctor for symptomatic treatment.

Missed a Dose

If the dose is missed, the medication should be taken as soon as possible. Make sure you have the proper time interval between two doses. If the time interval is near the second dose, skip the previou...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Balasaheb Darade

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Shatrugan Ganpatrao

MBBS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How to use Zostum O dry suspension?

A: This medicine comes in a dried powder form; use freshly boiled and cooled water to mix the dry suspension. Adjust the volume of water up to the bottle mark and shake the mixture well.

Q: For how many days I can use the Zostum O dry suspension?

A: Zostum O dry suspension can be used for seven days after mixing it with water.

Q: Where should I store Zostum O dry suspension after mixing?

A: The syrup has to be refrigerated after mixing it with water, maintaining a temperature of 2°to 8° C.

References

Spectracef (cefditoren pivoxil). [Internet] Acessdata.fda.gov. [cited on 22 March 2022]

Product Details

Brand

ZOSTUM O

Country of Origin

India

Expires on or After

29/09/2025

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