Introduction

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Uses of Zostum-O Tablet

Bacterial infections

Side effects of Zostum-O Tablet

Nausea
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

How to use Zostum-O Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ceftoren 400 is to be taken with food.

How Zostum-O Tablet works

Ceftoren 400 is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

What if you forget to take Zostum-O Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Ceftoren 400, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Ceftoren 400 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection harder to treat.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Ceftoren 400 and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ceftoren 400 as it may cause increased side effects.

Safety Advice

SAFE – Alcohol: Consuming alcohol with Ceftoren 400 does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Ceftoren 400 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Ceftoren 400 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.\nAvoid prolonged use of Ceftoren 400, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
UNSAFE – Driving: Ceftoren 400 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Ceftoren 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Ceftoren 400 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceftoren 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nLimited information is available on use of Ceftoren 400 in patients with severe liver disease.