Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to treat infections that are resistant to other antibiotics, such as vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections. Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup contains Linezolid, which works by inhibiting the bacteria's ability to produce proteins necessary for their growth and multiplication, ultimately killing the bacteria. Thus, it helps treat the bacterial infection.

In some cases, you may experience common side effects, such as thrush (a fungal infection), headache, a metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before taking Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup. Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup passes into breastmilk, so do not take Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup may cause dizziness and vision problems; therefore, exercise caution when driving and operating machinery. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup, as it may cause increased dizziness.

Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. The detailed uses of Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup are as follows:<br/> • Pneumonia (Lung Infection): Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup is effective in treating both community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria.<br/> • Skin and Skin Structure Infections: Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat mild to severe bacterial infections of the skin and its underlying tissues. It is also indicated for the treatment of diabetic foot infections, without associated bone infections (osteomyelitis).<br/> • Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup is indicated for infections caused by the bacteria Enterococcus faecium that are resistant to vancomycin, including intra-abdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and concurrent bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream).<br/>

• Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
• Your doctor will decide the appropriate dosage and timing based on your medical condition.
• Swallow Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew this medication.

Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup belongs to the class of antibiotics called oxazolidinones, used to treat bacterial infections of the skin and lungs (pneumonia). It is also effective in treating vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections, diabetic foot infections, intra-abdominal infections, urinary tract infections, and concurrent bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream). Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it helps treat the bacterial infection.

Do not take Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors in the last 14 days. Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal glands), carcinoid syndrome (tumours of the hormone system), manic depression, schizophrenia, confusion, or other mental problems. Inform your doctor if you bruise or bleed easily, have anaemia (low red blood cells), are prone to infections, have a history of seizures, are on dialysis, have diarrhoea, or kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience a throbbing headache after eating or drinking, vision problems, loss of sensation or tingling and prickling sensations in your arms and legs, persistent diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or rapid breathing. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup. Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup passes into breastmilk, so do not take Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup may cause dizziness and vision problems; therefore, exercise caution when driving and operating machinery. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Q Zolid 100mg Dry Syrup, as it may cause increased dizziness.