Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution

Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution contains ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in a liquid form that provides 50 mg in every 5 mL. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides an oral solution is the right choice. Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution works only against bacteria, not colds, flu, or other viral infections. Because it is an oral solution, it may be preferred for people who have trouble swallowing tablets or who need flexible dosing.

How it works: Ofloxacin kills susceptible bacteria by blocking enzymes they need to copy and repair their DNA. In Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution, the medicine is already dissolved, which can make it easier to swallow and measure the prescribed dose.

Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution is a lower-concentration liquid strength designed to make small, measured doses easier to give accurately. Compared with tablet forms or more concentrated liquids, this solution can be easier for patients who need dose adjustment or have difficulty swallowing. A doctor may choose this strength when the prescribed amount is best measured in milliliters rather than by splitting tablets.

• Certain bacterial infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Prostate infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution with an oral syringe or marked measuring device, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same times each day if your doctor has set a schedule.
• You can take it with or without food, but if it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as antacids, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium supplements, or sucralfate; separate them as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.

Each 5 mL of Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution provides 50 mg of ofloxacin, so the dose is measured by volume as well as by milligrams. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once or twice daily, but the exact amount and maximum daily dose are determined by the prescriber for the person and condition being treated. Do not change the dose on your own, because the correct dose with this strength 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
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stomach upset
• Bad taste in the mouth
• Trouble sleeping

• Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution should be used only for bacterial infections diagnosed by a clinician.
• This medicine can increase the risk of tendon injury, especially in older adults, people taking steroids, and people with kidney disease.
• It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart rhythm problems, myasthenia gravis, or nerve problems.
• Avoid taking it with antacids or mineral supplements at the same time because they can reduce absorption.
• Stay hydrated unless your doctor has told you to limit fluids.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or stomach upset.
• Patients with diabetes should monitor blood sugar closely because fluoroquinolones can affect glucose levels.

• Antacids containing aluminum, magnesium, or calcium
• Iron or zinc supplements
• Sucralfate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Certain antiarrhythmic medicines that affect heart rhythm

Store Zanocin 50 mg/5 mL Liquid Oral Solution at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it out of reach of children; follow the label for any bottle-specific storage instructions.