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Ozicin 500 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Ozicin 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ozicin 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ozicin 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Ozicin 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ozicin 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Ozicin 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ozicin 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Ozicin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ozicin 500 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ozicin 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ozicin 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ozicin 500 Tablet 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 Ozicin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ozicin safely.
Is the use of Ozicin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ozicin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ozicin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ozicin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ozicin 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Ozicin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ozicin 500 Tablet on the Heart?
Ozicin has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ozicin 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ozicin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ozicin 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ozicin 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Ozicin 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ozicin 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ozicin 500 Tablet
Taking Ozicin 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ozicin 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ozicin 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Ozicin 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Ozicin 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.
Yes, Ozicin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Yes, Ozicin is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Ozicin for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
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