Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for ZOSTUM O TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Food Interactions
- 11 Disease Interactions
- 12 Technical Classification
- 13 Prescription Statistics
- 14 Available Alternatives for ZOSTUM O TAB
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Overview
ZOSTUM O TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.ZOSTUM O TAB is composed of: CEFDITOREN (200 MG)
Cefditoren is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Cefditoren is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections that can cause bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, or skin infection. Cefditoren is a medication used to treat several types of bacterial infections. Common side effects of cefditoren include nausea, diarrhea, and headache.
Usage
CEFDITOREN is generally used to treat: Pneumonia, Deep Skin Infection, Bronchitis, TonsillitisFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
How Do I Take It?
ZOSTUM O TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for ZOSTUM O TAB and its Constituents
- You should not take cefditoren if you have an allergy to milk protein (not lactose intolerance) or a carnitine deficiency (a lack of a certain chemical in the body). Talk with your doctor if you are unsure.
- to make sure cefditoren is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), liver disease, if you allergic to any drugs (especially penicillins) or if you are malnourished.
- It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- It is not known whether cefditoren passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
- Cefditoren should not be used for extended periods. Prolonged use can lead to the growth of dangerous organisms that are resistant to cefditoren. Take this medication for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CEFDITOREN over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
CEFDITOREN : Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Abdomen Pain, Head Headache, Heartburn, BelchingSerious Side-Effects
CEFDITOREN : Monilla Infection, Loose Motion, NauseaRare Side-Effects
CEFDITOREN : Anorexia Nervosa, Asthenia, Flatulence, Fungal Infection, Gastritis, Hyperglycemia, Insomnia, Vaginal Discharge, Mouth Ulcer, Myalgia, Monilla Infection, Edema, Pruritus, Skin Rash, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Urticaria, Vaginitis, Frightening Dreams, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Strange Taste, Fever, Increased Passing Gas, Head Headache, Decreased AppetiteFood Interactions
antacids may reduce the serum concentration of cefditoren. Consider alternative methods to minimize/control acid reflux. If use of antacids cannot be avoided, separate administration by at least several hours to reduce chance of interaction
Disease Interactions
CEFDITOREN can interfere with: Seizure, Colitis, Carnitine Transporter Deficiency, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Kidney FailureTechnical Classification
CEFDITOREN is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVESPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 79% |
| 3 Times Daily | 11% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 5 Days | 50% |
| 10 Days | 33% |
| 7 Days | 11% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 5 to 12yrs | 10% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 10% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 40% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 20% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 10% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 10% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 30% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gynaecologist And Obstetrician | 100% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| TOLPAZEN TAB | 26% |
| T-BACT OINT | 16% |
| ACECLO TAB | 11% |
| TT INJ | 11% |
| MILATRYPT FORTE TAB | 11% |
Available Alternatives for ZOSTUM O TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CEFDICARE 200MG TAB | INR 359.61 for 10 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200.0 MG |
| CEFDITAS 200MG TAB | INR 234 for 6 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200.0 MG |
| CEFFOREN 200MG TAB | INR 230.77 for 6 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200.0 MG |
| TAXITORIN 200MG TAB | INR 375 for 10 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200.0 MG |
| ZOSTUM O 200MG TAB | INR 241.45 for 6 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200.0 MG |
| ZOSTUM O TAB | INR 241.45 for 6 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 200 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CEFDITOREN | CEFDITOREN | |
| PROXECEF 400MG TAB | INR 375 for 6 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 400.0 MG |
| PROXECEF DT 30MG TAB | INR 71.12 for 10 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 30.0 MG |
| PROXECEF DT 50MG TAB | INR 114.42 for 10 TABLETS | CEFDITOREN 50.0 MG |
| ZOSTUM O 50MG TAB DT | INR 111.45 for 10 TABLET DT | CEFDITOREN 50.0 MG |