ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S

ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S and visit your child’s doctor right away.

An extra dose of ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S to your child, immediately speak to a doctor.

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

In most cases, bacterial infections do not follow viral infections. Using antibiotics to treat viral infections may instead lead to side effects without benefiting your child's health. Hence, you must give antibiotics to your child only after consulting with your child’s doctor.

Antibiotics kill the infection-causing bacteria, but while doing this they may affect the good bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, your child may develop diarrhea or some other infections as well. Moreover, children have a more sensitive stomach than adults, so the likelihood of developing a stomach upset is more. In case your child is having diarrhea while on ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.

The amount of time ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S takes to work depends on the type of infection and response of the patient to the medicine. The antibiotic may start working after you take it, but for maximum effect, it may require some time. Usually, the symptoms of bacterial infections start to decrease in 48 to 72 hours after starting the medication.

The duration of therapy with ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S depends upon the type of infection. It is usually given for 7 days. It ranges from 5 to 10 days and depends on the response of the infection in the patient. Before starting the medication consult a doctor who will prescribe the exact duration of therapy and follow the instructions as given.

No, ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S should not be taken on an empty stomach like other antibiotics of its class. It should be taken twice daily after a meal. Taking ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S with food increases the absorption rate of the drug. This further enhances the effectiveness of the medicine to treat the infection.

Yes, ZOCEF 125MG TABLET 10'S can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI). But, it is prescribed only in cases of uncomplicated UTIs for 7 to 10 days. The medication is to be prescribed by the doctor only, self-medication is not advised. The severity of the UTI decides the kind of therapy needed to treat it.