Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Brand Name | Zocef CV Dry Syrup |
Salt Composition |
Cefuroxime Axetil (125mg) + Clavulanic Acid (31.25mg) |
Strength | 125mg + 31.25mg |
Product Form | Dry Syrup |
Pack | 1 x 30ml in 1 Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Alkem Laboratories |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Alkem Laboratories Ltd Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building,Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road,Lower Parel, Mumbai-400 013. |

You Save : Rs.25.80 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefuroxime axetil
- It is contraindicated to the patients if they are allergic to the penicillin compounds
- Diarrhea
- Decreased Hemoglobin
- Eosinophilia
- Nausea
- Vaginitis
- Diaper rash
- Increase in alkaline phosphatase
- Thrombophlebitis
- Anemia
- Cholestasis
- Jaundice
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Is the Zocef CV Dry Syrup is effective?
- Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zocef CV Dry Syrup?
- Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zocef CV Dry Syrup?
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having a history of colitis, renal impairment, and seizure
- The use of this medicine may cause prolonged INR in nutritional deficit patients and hepatic and renal diseases were reported
- Kindly avoid the product that contains phenylalanine
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are having any concomitant diseases
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
Medical Description of Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Zocef CV Dry Syrup contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bacterial septicemia, Gonorrhea, and Lyme disease in children. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery. Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Zocef CV Dry Syrup Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection.
Zocef CV Dry Syrup Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Acute sinusitis
It is also called acute rhinosinusitis. It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Gonorrhea
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge, and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.
Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that causes inflammation in the alveoli. It is usually caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, fever, sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, breathing difficulty, cough, and confusion
Zocef CV Dry Syrup Indication
Zocef CV Dry Syrup is prescribed in the following indications as Bacterial infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Pneumonia, Ear infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Gonorrhoea, and Skin and structure infection.
Mechanism of action of Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Zocef CV Dry Syrup contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.
How Zocef CV Dry Syrup works
Zocef CV Dry Syrup contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections.
Zocef CV Dry Syrup Contraindication
Zocef CV Dry Syrup Side Effects
FAQs for Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
The use of antibiotics does not interfere with the ingredients in the vaccines. But as a preventive measure do not vaccinate your children until they recover from the illness.
Kindly inform your doctor about your concomitant medication because in some cases the use of this medicine can interact with other medicines.
Precautions and general warning of Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Alcohol
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Breast Feeding
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Kidney Problem
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have liver dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Zocef CV Dry Syrup is taken orally with or without food. You can measure the dose with the help of a measuring cup and shake well before using this suspension. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Zocef CV Dry Syrup in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Zocef CV Dry Syrup in children
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 3 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Zocef CV Dry Syrup in Elderly Patients
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg is an antibiotic that helps to fight against bacteria. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery.
Drug Interaction of Zocef CV Dry Syrup
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live + Cefuroxime
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Cefuroxime decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Argatroban + Cefuroxime
Use alternative drugs because the use of Cefuroxime will increase the effect of argatroban by anticoagulation
Aluminum hydroxide + Cefuroxime
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of aluminum hydroxide will decrease the effect of Cefuroxime by increasing its gastric pH.
Doxycycline + Cefuroxime
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Doxycycline decreases the effect of Cefuroxime by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this medicine with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Renal dysfunction
Therapy should be administered with caution because the serum concentration of the antibiotics and their metabolites may be increased and the half-lives of these drugs prolonged in patients with impaired renal function. You have to adjust the dose based on the severity of the infection.
Liver diseases
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment because the use of this drug may cause hepatitis and it also increases the SGOT, SGPT, and alkaline phosphatase level
Seizure disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who have a history of epilepsy because the use of this drug may stimulate seizure and it also cause encephalopathy, coma, asterixis, neuromuscular excitability, and myoclonia
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Zocef CV Dry Syrup contains Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media, Skin and soft tissue infections, Bacterial septicemia, Gonorrhea, and Lyme disease in children. Mainly this medicine targets the ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and skin structures, blood, bones, joints, and urinary tract infections and is also used to prevent the infections that occur during surgery.
Cefuroxime Axetil 125mg Clavulanic Acid 31.25mg is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Also used as surgical prophylaxis during surgery.
This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.