ZINNAT 500MG 10`S

What Zinnat is and what it is used for

Zinnat is an antibiotic used in adults and children. It works by killing bacteria that
cause infections. It belongs to a group of medicines called cephalosporins.
Zinnat is used to treat infections of:
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the throat
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sinus
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middle ear
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the lungs or chest
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the urinary tract
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the skin and soft tissues.
Zinnat can also be used:
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to treat Lyme disease (an infection spread by parasites called ticks).
Your doctor may test the type of bacteria causing your infection and monitor whether
the bacteria are sensitive to Zinnat during your treatment.

2. What you need to know before you take Zinnat

if you are allergic to cefuroxime axetil or any cephalosporin antibiotics or
any of the other ingredients of Zinnat (listed in section 6).

if you have ever had a severe allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to any other
type of betalactam antibiotic (penicillins, monobactams and carbapenems).

If you think this applies to you, don’t take Zinnat until you have checked with
your doctor.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Zinnat.
Children
Zinnat is not recommended for children aged under 3 months, as the safety and
effectiveness are not known in this age group.
You must look out for certain symptoms, such as allergic reactions, fungal infections
(such as candida) and severe diarrhoea (pseudomembranous colitis) while you are
taking Zinnat. This will reduce the risk of any problems. See ‘Conditions you need to
look out for’ in Section 4.
If you need a blood test
Zinnat can affect the results of a test for blood sugar levels, or a blood screen called
the Coombs test. If you need a blood test:
 Tell the person taking the sample that you are taking Zinnat.
Other medicines and Zinnat
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take
any other medicines.
Medicines used to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach (e.g. antacids used
to treat heartburn) can affect how Zinnat works.