Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup

Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup is an oral antibiotic syrup that contains ofloxacin, with each 5 mL providing 100 mg of the medicine. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides this strength is appropriate. Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup works against bacteria, not viruses, so it is not used for colds or flu. This Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. product is supplied as a strip/box of 10 bottles.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes needed for bacteria to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the infection from growing. In syrup form, Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL allows the medicine to be measured as a liquid dose for people who cannot swallow tablets or who need precise dosing.

Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup is a higher-concentration liquid form, so the amount of medicine in a small volume is easier to measure for patients who need oral dosing rather than tablets. Because there are no other strengths or forms of Zanocin listed here, this syrup is the specific product a doctor may choose when an oral liquid is preferred or when dosing needs to be measured accurately in milliliters.

• Certain urinary tract infections
• Some respiratory tract bacterial infections
• Skin and soft tissue bacterial infections
• Gastrointestinal bacterial infections when prescribed
• Other susceptible bacterial infections as directed by a doctor

• Shake the Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup bottle well before each dose.
• Measure the dose carefully with an oral syringe, dosing spoon, or medicine cup.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the amount or timing on your own.
• If stomach upset occurs, it may be taken with food unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Do not use it for viral illnesses such as colds or influenza.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.

Each 5 mL of Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup contains 100 mg of ofloxacin, so the amount taken is measured in milliliters, not tablets. The dose may be taken once daily or divided into two doses depending on the infection and the prescriber’s plan, and the maximum daily amount is set by the doctor for the specific infection and patient. This strength is meant for patients who have been assessed by a clinician, because the right total daily dose depends on age, infection type, kidney function, and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Loss of appetite

• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems, because fluoroquinolones can affect tendons.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since dose changes may be needed.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if the syrup causes dizziness or blurred vision.
• Report a history of seizures, heart rhythm problems, or QT prolongation before taking this medicine.
• Separate this medicine from antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, or multivitamins as directed, because they can reduce absorption.
• Avoid excess sun exposure and use protection if you become more sensitive to sunlight.
• Tell your doctor about diabetes, because blood sugar changes can occur with ofloxacin.

• Antacids and supplements containing calcium, magnesium, aluminum, iron, or zinc
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Antiarrhythmic medicines that can affect heart rhythm
• Steroids such as prednisone, which may raise tendon risk
• Certain diabetes medicines that can affect blood sugar

Store Zanocin 100 mg/5 mL Syrup at the temperature recommended on the package insert, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from excessive heat and moisture.