Zocef Dry syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Zocef Dry syrup effectively treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, and urinary tract in children. It is also given to prevent infection in animal and human bite wounds and may also be given before surgical procedures as a preventive therapy.
Zocef Dry syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is already time for the next dose.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, allergy, and transient increased in liver enzyme. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Zocef Dry syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is already time for the next dose.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, allergy, and transient increased in liver enzyme. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, a blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Zocef Dry syrup in children
Benefits of Zocef Dry syrup for your child
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.
Side effects of Zocef Dry syrup in children
Zocef Dry syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Zocef
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Allergy
- Increased liver enzymes
How can I give Zocef Dry syrup to my child?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zocef Dry syrup is to be taken with food.
Avoid Zocef Dry syrup with dietary sodium.
Avoid Zocef Dry syrup with dietary sodium.
How Zocef Oral Suspension works
Zocef Dry syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Zocef Dry syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zocef Dry syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zocef Dry syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zocef Dry syrup is recommended.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Zocef Dry syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Zocef Dry syrup to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Zocef Dry syrup to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
- Only give Zocef Dry syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Discontinue giving Zocef Dry syrup and consult the doctor immediately in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Intermediate spectrum {Second generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 2nd generation
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zocef Dry syrup
Twice A Day
87%
Thrice A Day
7%
Once A Day
7%
What are you using Zocef Oral Suspension for?
Bacterial inf*
75%
Others
25%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Poor
25%
Average
8%
What were the side-effects while using Zocef Dry syrup?
No Side Effec*
50%
Vomiting
17%
Nausea
17%
Rash
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Zocef Oral Suspension?
With food
67%
Empty stomach
33%
Please rate Zocef Dry syrup on price
Expensive
56%
Average
44%
FAQs
My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Zocef Dry syrup to my child?
Zocef Dry syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Zocef Dry syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Zocef Dry syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.
What if I give too much of Zocef Dry syrup by mistake?
An extra dose of Zocef Dry syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Zocef Dry syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Zocef Dry syrup?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zocef Dry syrup?
Zocef Dry syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zocef Dry syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zocef Dry syrup?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Zocef Dry syrup on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?
In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.
Can Zocef Dry syrup impact my child’s digestion?
Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Zocef Dry syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
How long does Zocef Dry syrup take to work?
The amount of time Zocef Dry syrup takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.
How long should you take Zocef Dry syrup?
The duration of therapy with Zocef Dry syrup depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.
Can Zocef Dry syrup be taken on an empty stomach?
No, Zocef Dry syrup should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking Zocef Dry syrup with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.
Can Zocef Dry syrup treat UTI?
Yes, Zocef Dry syrup can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.
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