Zimnic Dry Syrup

Composition of Zimnic Dry Syrup

Zimnic Dry Syrup contains Cefixime (50mg/5ml). It belongs to the Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Zimnic Dry Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Zimnic 50mg/5ml Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the lungs
• throat
• and urinary tract among others. 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.

How Zimnic Dry Syrup works

Zimnic 50mg/5ml 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.

How to take Zimnic Dry Syrup

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Zimnic Dry Syrup

Most side effects of Zimnic Dry are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Zimnic 50mg/5ml 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-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zimnic Dry Syrup

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better — stopping early breeds resistant bacteria. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a severe reaction to penicillin; a small proportion of people react to both groups. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Several medicines in this group are on Schedule H1 precisely because overuse drives antibiotic resistance. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it for you.

Do not take Zimnic Dry if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids, iron and zinc reduce absorption — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner.

How to store Zimnic Dry Syrup

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Zimnic Dry Syrup

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. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions. Only give Zimnic 50mg/5ml Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Cephalosporin

Chemical class:

Cephalosporins