Zonamax Es

Composition of Zonamax Es

Zonamax Es contains Sulbactam (500mg) + Cefoperazone (1000mg). It belongs to the Penicillin and Cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Zonamax Es

Zonamax ES 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Key benefits

• Long-established and effective
• Works against a wide range of common infections
• Effective against a wide range of bacteria
• Available as tablets
• syrups and injections

How Zonamax Es works

Zonamax ES 1000 mg/500 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Cefoperazone and Sulbactam. Cefoperazone is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefoperazone against bacteria.

How to take Zonamax Es

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Zonamax Es

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

• Diarrhea Altered liver function test Allergic reaction Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

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 Zonamax Es

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Stopping early lets the strongest bacteria survive, and they are the ones that come back resistant. Stop and seek emergency care for swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash — a penicillin allergy can be serious. Tell every doctor and pharmacist if you have ever reacted to penicillin. Tell your doctor if loose motions become severe or watery, or continue after the course — this needs attention rather than an anti-diarrhoeal. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses. 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 Zonamax Es if

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

Interactions with other medicines

May reduce the reliability of the oral contraceptive pill if you have vomiting or loose motions — use additional precautions during the course. Tell your doctor if you take methotrexate or a blood thinner. 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 Zonamax Es

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Zonamax Es

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Penicillin and Cephalosporin