Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml belongs to a class of drugs called 'antibiotics' used to treat several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml does not work against infections, flu or cold symptoms caused by the virus.

Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml contains Cefditoren an antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Take Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. You may experience indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Most of these side effects of Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before starting Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml, please inform your doctor if you have any allergies (against these antibiotics). Talk with your doctor if you have an allergy to milk. Before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml inform your doctor of the conditions like liver and kidney disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml. Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years.

Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml contains cefditoren a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections of the skin, throat, tonsils, pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes). Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. Thereby damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina)

If you are allergic to Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml, penicillins, or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have kidney problems, diabetes, stomach or intestinal disorder such as inflammation of the large intestine and ulcers inform your doctor before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml. The use of Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml can cause diarrhea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml so that the dose may be reduced accordingly. Maintain a gap between Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml and antacid. Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml should not be given older than 65 years as it may cause an increased risk of side effects. Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml should not be used in children below 12 years.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml may interact with a blood thinner (warfarin), gout medicine (probenecid), antacid (ranitidine, famotidine), typhoid and cholera vaccine.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ulcers, dialysis, kidney problems, diabetes or liver disease inform your doctor before taking Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml.

• WARFARIN
• PROBENECID
• RANITIDINE
• FAMOTIDINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE

• Probiotics should be taken after taking the full course of Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Certain fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria. 
• Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, brown rice should be included in your diet. 
• Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods, and drinks as it might affect the working of Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml in fighting off infections.

• Zostum-O 12 gm Dry Suspension 30 ml may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.

Bacterial infection: It is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply and infect the body. They can target any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When you get infected with these germs, you can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills and fatigue. Few harmful bacteria that commonly cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and E. coli. Anyone can get a bacterial infection, but people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines like steroids are more prone to infections.