Zanocin 100 Liquid is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and urinary tract. Zanocin 100 Liquid is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.
Donate Zanocin 100 Liquid to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.
In some cases, minor and temporary side effects may be experienced after the intake of this medicine. These include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, rash, and headache. Usually, these effects subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart-problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Side Effects:
Zanocin 100 Liquid 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-
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Zanocin 100 Liquid should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zanocin 100 Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zanocin 100 Liquid should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zanocin 100 Liquid may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.
FAQs:
Q. What if I give too much of Zanocin 100 Liquid by mistake?
An extra dose of Zanocin 100 Liquid is unlikely to harm. However, if you think you have given too much to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as seizures, tremors, severe headache, sudden weakness, unconsciousness, and palpitations (irregularities of heartbeat). Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Zanocin 100 Liquid for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Zanocin 100 Liquid could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may prescribe some other antibiotic that would be more specific in action. Not all medicines are given by oral route, some may have to be given by IV route (intravenous injection) in the hospital.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zanocin 100 Liquid?
Zanocin 100 Liquid can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zanocin 100 Liquid. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zanocin 100 Liquid?
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.
Q. What should I tell the doctor before giving Zanocin 100 Liquid to my child?
Inform the doctor if your child is suffering from a heart disease, genetic disorders involving blood vessels, seizures, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, photoallergy (allergy from sunlight), neuromuscular disorders, or rheumatoid arthritis. This is because there is a possibility that Zanocin 100 Liquid may aggravate these conditions and result in complications.
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