ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP

INTRODUCTION ABOUT ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP

ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP is used in children for the management of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term management of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to reduce the risk of getting typhoid fever.

It contains a medicine called Cefixime, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall and eventually killing the bacteria.

Give ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP to your child for the stipulated duration instructed by your doctor even if you feel better during the midway of the therapy to achieve better results. Failing to complete the full course of the therapy or skipping doses in between the therapy may not result in adequate infection control.

Before administering ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP to your child, inform your child’s doctor if your child is suffering from any stomach problems or kidney problems.

The most common side effects of taking ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, and bloating. Inform your doctor if they trouble you.

USES OF ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP

ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP is used in children for the management of bacterial infections such as:

• Ear infections
• Nose, throat or sinus infections (sore throat, sinusitis)
• Chest and lung infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Urinary system (such as cystitis and kidney infections)
• Stomach infections (infections of the gut)
• Typhoid fever

HOW ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP WORKS

ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP is a powerful antibiotic with bacteriostatic Xproperties. It kills susceptible bacteria by blocking the bacterial cell wall synthesis. Unlike other cephalosporins, it can also remain unaffected by the toxic proteins produced by the bacteria (such as beta-lactamases). Collectively, these actions destroy the susceptible bacteria, manage their further growth and multiplication, and reduce the severity of the infection.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

• Use this medicine as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or without food.
• For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the required quantity of water (as mentioned in product label) and make your child consume the mixture once the medicine dissolves completely
• For Dry syrup: Shake the bottle to disperse the powder. Pour the sterile water provided with the pack into the bottle containing powder. Close the bottle and shake it vigorously. Make sure that the mixture has no lumps. Measure the required quantity of prepared mixture in the measuring cup and make your child consume it.
• Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight, and severity of the infection.
• Do not stop taking ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP once your symptoms subside.
• It is important to take this medicine for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve control over the infectionX

SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP

Common Side Effects of ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Stomach pain, indigestion, diarrhea, or wind
• Headache, dizziness
• Itchiness of the genital (or vaginal) areas

Stop administering ZOFIX 100MG DRY SYRUP and inform your child’s doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising, bleeding from the nose or gums with pale skin, tiredness, chills, and shortness of breath
• Signs of stomach damage causing severe uncontrollable watery diarrhea, feeling weak, and fever