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What is zinnat used to treat?

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What is zinnat used to treat?

Zinnat is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis (infections of the throat), urinary tract infections (infections of the structures that carry urine), skin infections, soft-tissue infections (infections of tissues …

How long does it take zinnat to work?

6. Response and effectiveness. Peak concentrations are reached one hour after dosing; however, it may take up to 48 hours before infection-related symptoms start to abate.

Is zinnat good for UTI?

It is used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, skin infections, chest infections, ear infections and sinusitis. It is also given before some surgical operations, to prevent an infection from occurring. Cefuroxime treats an infection by killing the bacteria that are causing it.

Is zinnat good for cold?

Zinnat Tablets belong to a group of antibiotics called cephalosporins. These antibiotics work by either killing the bacteria that cause the infections or stopping their growth. Zinnat will not work against infection caused by viruses such as colds or the flu (influenza).

Which drug is ZINNAT?

ZINNAT is an oral prodrug of the bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic cefuroxime, which is resistant to most β (beta)-lactamases and is active against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. It is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

Is ZINNAT safe?

Always complete the course. The most common side effects of cefuroxime are stomach ache, diarrhoea, feeling or being sick, headache, dizziness and thrush infections. See a doctor as soon as possible if you get diarrhoea that is severe, persistent or contains blood/mucus.

How long should I take ZINNAT?

ZINNAT tablets should be taken for 7 to 10 days. Your doctor may prescribe a different duration of treatment.

Can I drink milk while taking ZINNAT?

Shake the bottle vigorously before each dose. Zinnat suspension works better if taken with food. The dose can be taken straight from a spoon or mixed with cold children’s drinks such as fruit juice or milk. Do not mix with hot drinks.

What is the side effects of zinnat?

Like other medicines, ZINNAT tablets can cause some side-effects. If they occur, they are most likely to be minor and temporary….The most commonly reported side-effects are:

  • headache,
  • abdominal pain,
  • dizziness,
  • nausea or vomiting,
  • mild diarrhoea,
  • indigestion or wind,
  • dry mouth.

Which drug is zinnat?

Is zinnat safe?

Is zinnat a cefuroxime?

What is Zinnat used to treat?

Zinnat is a second generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment and prevention (prophylaxis) of bacterial infections. It contains Cefuroxime Axetil as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. It has broad spectrum of activity against both gram positive and negative bacteria.

What does a 500mg Zinnat tablet look like?

Zinnat Tablets 500 mg are white, film-coated, capsule-shaped tablets plain on one side and engraved with ‘GXEG2’ on the other. They are packaged in aluminium foil blister packs, enclosed in a carton. Each pack contains 2, 4, 14 and 50 tablets. Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer

Is Zinnat a registered trade mark?

This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of Blind People. This leaflet was last revised in September 2016. Zinnat is a registered trade mark of the GSK group of companies. © 2016 GSK group of companies.

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