Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR
Manufacturer
Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Linezolid (1200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR is an antibiotic medicine used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, and soft tissues.
Dosage Form
Tablet SR
Introduction
Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR is an antibiotic medicine used to treat severe bacterial infections of the lungs, skin, and soft tissues. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. The medicine should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How it works
Ozolid 1200mg Tablet SR is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Quick Tips
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in your blood pressure. Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision. Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
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