Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Take Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension contains cefditoren a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

If you are allergic to Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension. The use of Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension and antacid. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension should not be used in children below 12 years.

• Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.