To be sold on retail on prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner only.
Package Leaflet
Read all this information carefully before you start taking this medicine.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
What is there in this page ?
What Zormox CV is and what it is used for
What you need to know before you take Zormox CV
How to take Zormox CV
Possible side effects
How to store Zormox CV
Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Zormox CV is and what it is used for
Zormox CV is an antibiotic that contains two active substances: amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called penicillins.
Clavulanic acid helps prevent bacteria from destroying amoxicillin.
Zormox CV is used to treat bacterial infections such as:
Sinus infections
Ear infections (otitis media)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (acute and chronic)
Skin and soft tissue infections
Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
Pelvic infections
2. What you need to know before you take Zormox CV
Do not take Zormox CV if:
You are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillins or similar antibiotics
You have ever had liver problems or jaundice caused by this medicine
Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you:
Have a history of allergies
Have liver or kidney problems
Have glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
Develop severe diarrhoea during or after treatment
Serious allergic reactions, including life-threatening reactions, may occur. Stop taking the medicine and seek medical help immediately if symptoms such as rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing occur.
Other medicines and Zormox CV Tell your doctor if you are taking:
Probenecid
Allopurinol
Blood thinners (e.g., warfarin)
Methotrexate
Mycophenolate mofetil
Oral contraceptives (effect may be reduced)
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Avoid use during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor
Can be used during breastfeeding, but may cause sensitivity in the infant
Driving and using machines No known effects on ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to take Zormox CV
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Take at the start of a meal to reduce stomach upset
Swallow tablets whole (do not break)
Treatment should not exceed 14 days without medical review
Adults and children over 12 years Mild to moderate infections:
One 625 mg tablet every 12 hours
Severe infections:
One 1 g tablet every 12 hours
OR
One 625 mg tablet every 8 hours
Patients with kidney problems
CrCl 10–30 mL/min: 625 mg every 12 hours
CrCl <10 mL/min: 625 mg every 24 hours
Haemodialysis: 625 mg every 24 hours, plus one additional dose during and after dialysis
If you take more than you should Symptoms may include:
Stomach upset
Vomiting
Fluid imbalance
Contact your doctor immediately.
If you forget to take a dose Take it as soon as you remember Do not take a double dose
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects.
Very common:
Diarrhoea
Common:
Nausea
Vomiting
Fungal infections (e.g., thrush)
Uncommon:
Skin rash
Itching
Indigestion
Headache
Dizziness
Rare:
Blood disorders (low white cells, platelets)
Erythema multiforme
Very rare:
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
Liver problems (hepatitis, jaundice)
Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Convulsions (especially in high doses or kidney problems)
Kidney inflammation
Serious side effects – seek medical help immediately:
Swelling of face/lips/throat
Severe skin rash or blistering
Persistent diarrhoea (possibly with blood)
Yellowing of skin or eyes
Reporting of side effects If your child gets any side effects, talk to your doctor. You can also report side effects to: medico@zorvia.com
5. How to store Zormox CV
Store below 25°C
Protect from moisture
Keep out of the sight and reach of children
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Zormox CV contains
Amoxicillin (500 mg or 875 mg)
Clavulanic acid (125 mg)
Other ingredients include excipients and colouring agent (Titanium dioxide)
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack Film-coated tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Zorvia Healthcare Limited Suite 4, 10th Floor, Centaurus, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Estate, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West, Maharashtra, India—400607.
