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CEFDITOREN-50MG
ORAL
Not Returnable
Jun-2024
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
Other Info - ZOS0030

FAQs

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections.
Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's can cause diarrhea in children. Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhea. If your child has diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your paediatrician tells you to.

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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

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Driving

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a liver impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this before using Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if your child has a kidney impairment or if you have any concerns regarding this before using Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is safe for children above two months if prescribed by the doctor. The safety and effectiveness of Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's in children below two months have not been established.

About Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is an antibiotics medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating mild to moderate infections of the skin, throat, and lungs such as pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes) caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's contains Cefditoren an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's may cause certain side effects in your child such as indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Before giving it to your child, mix the contents of the container with the boiled water and then administer it. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's to the child. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor about liver and kidney disease. Let your doctor know if your child has pre-existing renal or liver disease. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. 

Uses of Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's

Bacterial Infections

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Medicinal Benefits

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's contains cefditoren. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Directions for Use

Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's comes in the form of granules. Firstly Shake the container and open the cap. Add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark of the container and mix well. Add more water if required to make a 30 ml suspension. This reconstituted liquid should be given within 7 days of preparation.

Side Effects of Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

As Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's is an antibiotic, it can cause drug resistance. Hence, do not stop giving Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's to your child even if he/she feels better. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CefditorenBCG vaccine
Severe
CefditorenCholera, live attenuated
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • CHOLERA VACCINE

Habit Forming

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Special Advise

 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
  • Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Zostum O 50 mg Dt Tablet 10's. 

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