Zocef/Zocef Kids/Zocef Hospi Caution For Usage

Direction for Reconstitution: Zocef: Suspension: Tap the bottle to loosen the powder. Slowly add boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake well. Add water if necessary to adjust the volume to the mark. The reconstituted suspension should be stored in a refrigerator and should be used within 7 days after reconstitution.
DO NOT FREEZE.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Zocef Kids: Cefuroxime axetil suspension is supplied in a bottle packed in a carton box with either a measuring cup, dosing spoon or syringe and package leaflet.
Always shake the bottle vigorously before taking the medication.
The reconstituted suspension when refrigerated between 2 and 8°C can be kept for up to 10 days.
If desired Cefuroxime axetil suspension can be further diluted from multidose bottles in cold fruit juices, or milk drinks and should be taken immediately.
1. Shake the bottle to loosen the content. All the granules should be free-flowing in the bottle. Remove the cap and the heat-seal membrane. If the latter is damaged or not present, return the product to the pharmacist.
2. Add an amount of cold water up to the volume line on the cup provided. If the water was previously boiled it must be allowed to cool to room temperature before adding. Do not mix Cefuroxime axetil oral suspension with hot or warm liquids. Cold water must be used to prevent the suspension becoming too thick.
3. Pour the total amount of cold water into the bottle. Replace the cap. Allow the bottle to stand to allow the water to fully soak through the granules; this should take about one-minute.
4. Invert the bottle and shake well (for at least 15 seconds) until all the granules have mixed with the water.
5. Turn the bottle into an upright position and shake well for at least one-minute until all the granules have blended with the water.
Zocef Hospi: Instructions for constitution: See Table 12.

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As for all parenteral medicinal products, inspect the reconstituted solution or suspension visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration.
Intramuscular injection: After addition of the specified amount of diluent for intramuscular injection, a suspension is formed.
Intravenous bolus injection or intravenous infusion: After addition of the specified amount of diluent for intravenous bolus or infusion, a clear solution is formed. The solution should only be used if the solution is clear and practically free from particles.
Solutions and suspensions range in colour from clear to yellow coloured depending on concentration, diluent and storage conditions used. When made up for intramuscular use, it becomes off-white and opaque. When made up for intravenous administration, it may be yellowish.
For single use. Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.