Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Composition of Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml contains Cefuroxime axetil 125 mg/5 mL (oral suspension). It belongs to the Second-generation cephalosporin class of medicines.

Uses of Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis
• otitis media (ear infection)
• tonsillitis/pharyngitis
• acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
• community-acquired pneumonia
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial ear
• throat and sinus infections
• Helps in lower respiratory infections like bronchitis/pneumonia
• Useful in skin and soft tissue infections
• Effective in uncomplicated urinary tract infections

How Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml works

Cefuroxime axetil is a prodrug that is converted to cefuroxime in the body. Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, leading to bacterial death.

How to take Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Oral suspension. Shake well before each use. Measure dose with a calibrated spoon/cup/syringe and take as prescribed by the doctor, preferably with food to improve absorption. Complete the full course even if symptoms improve; do not skip doses.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

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

• Diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• urticaria
• candidiasis (thrush)
• transient liver enzyme increase

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 Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not for viral illnesses). Inform doctor if history of allergy to cephalosporins/penicillins (risk of hypersensitivity). Use with caution in kidney impairment—dose adjustment may be needed. Prolonged use may cause superinfection (e.g., fungal) and antibiotic-associated diarrhea; seek care if severe/persistent diarrhea occurs. May affect some lab tests (e.g., Coombs test); inform lab/doctor.

Do not take Zorbax 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

Probenecid (increases cefuroxime levels), warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk—monitor INR), antacids/H2 blockers/PPIs (may reduce absorption), live oral typhoid vaccine (reduced vaccine effect)

How to store Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, store as directed on label (often refrigerated 2–8°C) and use within the specified period; do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zorbax Suspension 125 mg/5 ml

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Keep the reconstituted syrup as the pharmacist instructed and discard it after the stated number of days.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Second-generation cephalosporin