Dosage of Zinnat 500mgThis is a Prescription-Only Medicine (POM). Take exactly as directed by your physician. The duration of treatment is usually 5 to 10 days.

• Most Infections: 250mg to 500mg twice daily.
• Urinary Tract Infections: 125mg to 250mg twice daily.
• Lyme Disease: 500mg twice daily for 20 days.

Proper Administration

• With Food: Zinnat should be taken after food for optimum absorption. Taking it on an empty stomach significantly reduces its effectiveness.
• Swallow Whole: Do not crush or chew the tablets. The tablets have a bitter taste that is released if they are broken.
• Consistency: Space your doses evenly (e.g., every 12 hours) to maintain a constant level of the medicine in your blood.
• Complete the Course: Even if you feel better after a few days, you must finish the entire prescribed course. Stopping early can allow the remaining bacteria to multiply and develop resistance.

How to Store and Dispose of Zinnat 500mg

• Storage: Store in the original package at room temperature (below 30°C). Protect from light and moisture.
• Disposal: Keep out of reach of children. Return any unused tablets to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

Quick Tips for Zinnat 500mg

• Oral Contraceptives: Like many antibiotics, Zinnat may temporarily reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use an additional barrier method (like condoms) during treatment.
• Manage Side Effects: If you experience mild diarrhea, drinking plenty of fluids and taking probiotics may help.
• Alcohol: While there is no direct interaction, avoiding alcohol is recommended to help your immune system fight the infection more effectively.

Safety and Precautions

Contraindications of Zinnat 500mg

• Cephalosporin Allergy: Do NOT use if you are allergic to Cefuroxime or any other cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Severe Penicillin Allergy: Use with extreme caution if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to penicillin, as cross-reactivity can occur.

Side Effects of Zinnat 500mg

• Common: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal pain.
• Less Common: Skin rashes or an overgrowth of yeast (Candida), which can lead to oral thrush or a vaginal yeast infection.
• Serious: Severe, persistent diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) or a severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling, difficulty breathing).
• Action: If you develop a severe skin rash or bloody diarrhea, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

• Kidney Function: Dose adjustments may be necessary for patients with significant kidney impairment.
• Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction: Patients being treated for Lyme disease may experience fever, chills, and headache shortly after starting treatment; this is a common reaction to the bacteria dying off.
• Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor. It is generally considered safe if clearly needed, but it does pass into breast milk in small amounts.

• Pack Size: 10 or 14 Tablets per pack.
• Form: Film-coated Oral Tablet.
• Active Ingredient: Cefuroxime Axetil 500mg.