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Elzee is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Elzee has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Elzee. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Elzee include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Elzee can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Elzee normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Elzee's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Elzee has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Elzee related warnings section.
The section on Elzee contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Elzee may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Elzee is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Elzee 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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Is the use of Elzee safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Elzee safely.
Is the use of Elzee safe during breastfeeding?
Elzee is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Elzee on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Elzee on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Elzee on the Liver?
Side effects of Elzee rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Elzee on the Heart?
Elzee has very mild side effects on the heart.
Elzee 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 Elzee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elzee habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Elzee is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Elzee does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Elzee is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Elzee cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Elzee
Taking Elzee with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elzee
Information about the interaction of Elzee and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Elzee is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
If you are allergic to Elzee then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
No, Elzee is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Elzee is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
No, Elzee is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Elzee 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754