Zortorin Tablet

1. What Zortorin is and what it is used for

Zortorin contains cefditoren pivoxil, a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the third-generation cephalosporin group.

It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.

Zortorin is used in adults and adolescents (12 years and above) to treat:

Chest infections (including pneumonia)
Worsening of chronic bronchitis
Throat infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
Skin and soft tissue infections

2. What you need to know before you take Zortorin

Do not take Zortorin if:

You are allergic to cefditoren, cephalosporins, or any ingredients of this medicine
You have carnitine deficiency or related metabolic disorders

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before taking Zortorin if:

You are allergic to penicillin or other antibiotics
You develop severe diarrhoea during or after treatment
You have kidney or liver problems
You are on long-term antibiotic therapy
You are taking anticoagulants

Prolonged use may lead to resistant infections.

Other medicines and Zortorin
Tell your doctor if you are taking:

Antacids or acid-reducing medicines (may reduce effectiveness)
H2-receptor antagonists (e.g., famotidine)
Probenecid (may increase drug levels)
Oral contraceptives (generally safe to use together)

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed
Breastfeeding: Use with caution

Consult your doctor before use.

Driving and using machines
Zortorin is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.

3. How to take Zortorin

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.

Condition	Dose	Duration
Pneumonia	400 mg twice daily	14 days
Bronchitis exacerbation	400 mg twice daily	10 days
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis/Skin infections	200 mg twice daily	10 days

Take with meals to improve absorption
Swallow tablets whole with water

Special populations

Kidney problems: Dose adjustment may be required
Liver problems: Usually no adjustment needed

If you take more than you should
Symptoms may include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Convulsions

Contact your doctor immediately.

If you forget to take a dose
If you forget to take Zortorin Tablets, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you have to skip a dose, still take all of your tablets. This means that you will finish your course a day later. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects.

Common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 100 people):

Diarrhoea
Nausea
Headache
Abdominal pain
Indigestion

Uncommon side effects:

Dizziness
Rash
Vomiting
Fungal infections

Serious side effects (seek medical help immediately):

Severe allergic reactions
Severe diarrhoea (possible colitis)
Skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via: medico@zorvia.com

By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. You can also report the side effect with the help of your treating physician.

5. How to store Zortorin

Store below 30°C
Protect from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children

Do not use after the expiry date.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Zortorin contains

Active substance: Cefditoren pivoxil equivalent to cefditoren 200 mg
Other ingredients: Excipients, colouring agents

What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack
Film-coated tablets. Pack size: 10 × 10 tablets

Marketing Authorisation Holder
Zorvia Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.