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Zinnat medicine 125mg is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, indicated in cases of bacterial infections. For each infection, age and comorbidities will be prescribed Zinnat 125mg dose differently.
1. What is Zinnat 125mg?
Zinnat medicine 125mg contains the main ingredient is cefuroxime 125mg in the form of cefuroxime axetil (oral precursor of cefuroxime antibiotic. It is made in the form of tablets or Zinnat 125mg powder for children.
Cefuroxim is an antibiotic that kills. cephalosporin group, it is stable to most beta-lactamase enzymes and has a broad spectrum of activity against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria
Zinnat is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections. susceptible causes, including:
Upper respiratory tract infections: Infectious nasopharyngitis, otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis Lower respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, acute bronchitis and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, urogenital and urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis, cystitis and urethritis Skin and soft tissue infections such as boils, pustules, pyoderma and impetigo Gonorrhea, uncomplicated acute urethritis due to gonococcal disease and cervicitis uterus. Treatment of early Lyme disease and subsequent prevention of late Lyme disease in adults and children over 12 years of age.
2. Dosage of Zinnat 125mg
How to use: For 125mg tablets, take them directly with water and do not crush the tablets, this form is suitable for adults. For powder form, mix with sufficient amount of water and drink. Patients should take the drug after meals for optimal absorption.
Dosage: The duration of a course of treatment is usually in the range of 5 to 10 days. Patients should pay attention not to use more than 14 days. Dosage is divided by disease, appropriate age. Below is a reference dose when using Zinnat 125mg:
Adults:
Most infections: Use 250mg once and twice a day. Mild urinary tract infections: 125mg once and twice a day. Mild to moderate lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis: 250mg twice a day. Severe lower respiratory tract infection or suspected pneumonia: 500mg once and twice a day. Uncomplicated gonorrhea: Use a single dose of 1g. Lyme disease in adults and children over 12 years of age: 500 mg once and twice daily for 14 days (or 10 to 21 days). Children from 3 months to 12 years old:
Most infections: 125mg (1 pack 125mg)/time and used 2 times/day, up to 250mg/time and 2 times/day. Children two years and older with otitis media or when there are serious infections: 250mg (1 tablet, 2 packs of 125mg)/time and 2 times/day, up to 500mg/time and 2 times/day. Nephritis - pyelonephritis: 250mg (2 sachets)/time and 2 times/day for 10 to 14 days. For patients with renal impairment
Since cefuroxime is primarily eliminated by the kidneys, a dose reduction of cefuroxime is recommended to compensate for delayed elimination in patients with impaired renal function.
If Creatinine clearance 30 ml/min: No need to adjust standard dose from 125 mg to 500 mg twice daily If creatinine clearance 10 - 29 ml/min: 125 mg to 500 mg every 24 hours. If creatinine clearance < 10 ml/min: 125 mg to 500 mg every 48 hours. Note: The above dosage is for reference only. The specific dose depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose, you need to consult your doctor or healthcare professional.
3. Notes when using Zinnat 125mg
When using Zinnat 125mg, you need to note a few things:
This is an antibiotic, so you should take it under your doctor's prescription and only use it when there is an infection. Do not use the drug when the patient has a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporin and betalactam drugs. When taking the drug may occur some mild and transient side effects. Common are headache, dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, eosinophilia, transient elevation of liver enzymes. Less commonly vomiting, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, skin rash. Less commonly, urticaria and pruritus. Very rare drug-induced febrile reactions, anaphylaxis, jaundice (mainly cholestatic), hepatitis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exanthematous necrosis. Side effects are rare but very dangerous. Therefore, when abnormal symptoms appear, it is necessary to stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. For pregnant and lactating women only absolutely necessary to use. Do not arbitrarily use in case of viral infections, because the drug has no effect but also increases the risk of very dangerous antibiotic resistance. Patients need to take the correct dose and time as prescribed. Do not stop when you see signs of improvement, but take the recommended dose. For Zinnat 125mg tablets, should not be crushed to give to young children. It should be used in powder or suspension form suitable for the age of the child. Hopefully, through the article you have better understand about Zinnat drug and its dosage. Before taking the drug, you need to consult with your doctor to ensure its effectiveness, as well as limit possible side effects.
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