Zocef-CV Dry Syrup

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is a potent antibiotic that effectively treats bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, bones, joints, abdomen, and urinary tract in children. It also prevents infection after surgeries and animal or human bite wounds.

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General Information

Contains

Cefuroxime (125mg)+ Clavulanic Acid (31.25mg)

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Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup can be given either before or after meals but giving it with food improves absorption and reduces the chances of stomach upset in your child. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of the intake, give the same dose again but do not double dose if it is already time for the next dose.

This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and allergy. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.

Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup for your child

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Zocef-CV Dry Syrup contains two different medicines, Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Cefuroxime works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefuroxime against bacteria.

This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup in children

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Zocef-CV

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Allergy

How can I give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is to be taken with food.

How Zocef-CV Dry Syrup works

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid. Cefuroxime is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which blocks the action of enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate Cefuroxime. Addition of Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Cefuroxime against bacteria.

Quick tips

Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
Only give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Discontinue giving Zocef-CV Dry Syrup and consult the doctor immediately in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

My child is underweight and is not growing as per his age. Is it safe to give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup?

Use Zocef-CV Dry Syrup with caution as it may be associated with blood clotting problems especially in children who are underweight and not growing adequately. This risk is further increased if the child has underlying liver and kidney disease. Consult your child’s doctor in such cases.

My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Can I give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup to my child?

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup may cause seizure activity, particularly in children who have kidney disease. So, Zocef-CV Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with a history of seizure disorder. If seizures occur, discontinue Zocef-CV Dry Syrup and visit your child’s doctor right away.

What if I give too much of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup by mistake?

An extra dose of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

For how long do I need to give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup to my child?

Give Zocef-CV Dry Syrup for as long as advised by the doctor. Usually, it takes 3 to 5 days for the infection to start improving. However, you must still finish the full course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly by yourself as that may worsen your child’s condition or cause infection recurrence.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Zocef-CV Dry Syrup?

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.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zocef-CV Dry Syrup?

Zocef-CV Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zocef-CV Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zocef-CV Dry Syrup ?

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.

Does a common cold caused by viruses always result in a secondary bacterial infection? When to start an antibiotic to prevent infection?

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.

Can Zocef-CV Dry Syrup impact my child’s digestion?

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-CV Dry Syrup, 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.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

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User feedback

Patients taking Zocef-CV Dry Syrup

Twice A Day

85%

Thrice A Day

12%

Once A Day

What are you using Zocef-CV Dry Syrup for?

Others

50%

Bacterial infections

50%

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