Zocef Dry syrup

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Zocef Dry syrup, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Zocef Dry syrup as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 173.78
Packing: 30.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Cefuroxime (125mg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Bacterial infections

Description

Zocef Dry syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body
It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g
pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints
It is also used to prevent infections during surgery
Zocef Dry syrup is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional
Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you
You should Use this Zocef Dry syrup regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, increased liver enzymes, and nausea
Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection
These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems
You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Zocef Dry syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Zocef Dry syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	NOT RELEVANT^Not relevant, as Zocef Dry syrup is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zocef Dry syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.^Avoid prolonged use of Zocef Dry syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zocef Dry syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Zocef Dry syrup does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Cephalosporins: 2nd generation
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Intermediate spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}

Uses of Zocef Dry syrup

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Zocef Dry syrup is a versatile antibiotic medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body
This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones, joints, skin and soft tissues
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better
Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.