Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

Composition of Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

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

Uses of Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

• Ziprax 50 mg Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract
• skin & soft-tissue
• ear
• blood
• genital and lungs (pneumonia).

Key benefits

• Effective against a wide range of bacteria
• Available as tablets
• syrups and injections

How Ziprax 50 Dry Sy works

Ziprax 50 mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to take Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

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

• Vomiting Nausea Stomach pain Indigestion Diarrhea

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 Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

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 Ziprax 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 Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Ziprax 50 Dry Sy

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Your doctor has prescribed Ziprax 50 mg Dry Syrup to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.</div></li> <li><div>Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.</div></li> <li>Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.</li> <li><div>Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.</div></li> <li>Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ziprax 50 mg Dry Syrup as it may cause increased side effects.</li> <li><div>Discontinue Ziprax 50 mg Dry Syrup and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CIPLA LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Cephalosporin