Zostum-O

Zostum-O 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Zostum-O 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Zostum-O 200mg Tablet should be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. Also, food intake enhances the absorption of the medicine thereby helping in faster recovery. Remember, Zostum-O 200mg Tablet should never be taken on an empty stomach as it may trigger diarrhea (loose motions).

Yes, the use of Zostum-O 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Zostum-O 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria, but it can also affect the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and cause diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

If you forget a dose of Zostum-O 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.

Usually, Zostum-O 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

No, do not stop taking Zostum-O 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. Still, you need to take this medicine for the prescribed duration to gain maximum benefit from it.