Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is an antibiotics medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating mild to moderate infections of the skin, throat, and lungs such as pneumonia and bronchitis (infection in the airway tubes) caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension contains Cefditoren an antibiotic belonging to the cephalosporin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension may cause certain side effects in your child such as indigestion, diarrhea, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension should be taken as advised by your doctor. Before giving it to your child, mix the contents of the container with the boiled water and then administer it. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension to the child. Generally, the dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending upon the type and severity of the infection.

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Before administration, inform your child’s doctor about liver and kidney disease. Let your doctor know if your child has pre-existing renal or liver disease. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. 

Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension contains cefditoren. It is a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. This causes damage to the bacterial cell wall and eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion

As Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension is an antibiotic, it can cause drug resistance. Hence, do not stop giving Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension to your child even if he/she feels better. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension may interact with typhoid and cholera vaccines.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions:  inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension in children who have kidney or liver disease inform your doctor before taking Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension.

• TYPHOID VACCINE
• CHOLERA VACCINE

• Include more fibre-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
• Fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
• Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Zostum O 100 mg Dry Suspension. 

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with a weak immune system are more prone to infections.