Zathrin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup,Gel,Tablet,Suspension,Suppository. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Zathrin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Zathrin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Zathrin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Zathrin have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Zathrin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Zathrin's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Zathrin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zathrin related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zathrin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zathrin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zathrin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zathrin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zathrin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zathrin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zathrin safely.
Is the use of Zathrin safe during breastfeeding?
Zathrin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Zathrin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zathrin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zathrin on the Liver?
Zathrin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zathrin on the Heart?
Zathrin may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zathrin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zathrin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zathrin habit forming or addictive?
Zathrin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zathrin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zathrin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zathrin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zathrin
You can take Zathrin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zathrin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zathrin with alcohol will be.
Zathrin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
Yes, Zathrin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Discontinuing Zathrin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Zathrin and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Zathrin is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
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