Zinnat Caution For Usage

Use and Handling: Granules for oral suspension: Reconstitution/Administration Instructions: Note that the time taken to prepare ZINNAT suspension before administration of the first dose will take more than one hour. This includes time for the suspension to "settle" in the refrigerator.
Directions for reconstituting suspension in multidose bottles: Shake the bottle to loosen the content. All the granules should be free-flowing in the bottle.
Remove the bottle cap and the heat seal membrane. If the latter is damaged or not present, return the product to the pharmacist.
Add an amount of cold water up to the volume line on the measuring cup provided. If the water was previously boiled, it must be allowed to cool to room temperature before adding. Do not mix ZINNAT oral suspension with hot or warm liquids. Cold water must be used to prevent the suspension becoming too thick.
Pour the total amount of cold water into the bottle. Replace the bottle cap. Allow the bottle to stand to allow the water to fully soak through the granules; this should take about one minute.
Invert the bottle and shake well (for at least 15 seconds) until all the granules have mixed with the water.
Turn the bottle into an upright position and shake well for at least one minute until all the granules have blended with the water.
Store the cefuroxime axetil suspension in the refrigerator immediately at between 2 and 8°C (do not freeze) and let it rest for at least one hour before taking the first dose. The reconstituted suspension should be refrigerated at all times; when refrigerated between 2 and 8°C, the reconstituted suspension can be kept for up to 10 days.
Always shake the bottle well before taking the medication. A dosing syringe or spoon is provided for the administration of each dose.
If desired, cefuroxime axetil suspension from multidose bottles can be further diluted in cold fruit juices or cold milk drinks and should be taken immediately after mixing.
Directions for using the dosing syringe (if supplied): 1. Remove the bottle cap and insert the syringe-collar assembly into the neck of the bottle. Press it down completely until the collar fits in the neck firmly. Invert the bottle and syringe.
2. Pull the plunger up the barrel until the barrel's rim is aligned with the mark on the plunger corresponding to the required dose.
3. Turn the bottle and syringe into an upright position. While holding onto the syringe and the plunger to ensure that the plunger does not move, remove the syringe from the bottle, leaving the plastic collar in the bottle neck.
4. With the patient seated in an upright position, place the tip of the syringe just inside the patient's mouth, pointing towards the inside of the cheek.
5. Press the plunger of the syringe in slowly to expel the medicine without causing choking.
6. After giving the dose, replace the bottle cap without removing the plastic collar. Dismantle the syringe and wash it thoroughly in water. Allow the plunger and the barrel to dry naturally.
Directions for reconstituting suspension from sachets: 1. Empty granules from sachet into a glass.
2. Add a small volume of cold water.
If desired, cefuroxime axetil granules from the sachet can be further diluted in cold fruit juices or cold milk drinks and should be taken immediately after mixing.
3. Stir well and drink immediately.