Zarocin 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zarocin 500 Tablet Information

Zarocin 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Zarocin 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Zarocin 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Zarocin 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zarocin 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zarocin 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zarocin 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zarocin 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Zarocin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zarocin 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Zarocin 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zarocin 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Zarocin Benefits & Uses
Zarocin Dosage & How to Take
Zarocin Side Effects
Zarocin Related Warnings
Zarocin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zarocin
Zarocin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zarocin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zarocin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zarocin 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zarocin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zarocin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Zarocin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zarocin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Zarocin is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zarocin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zarocin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zarocin 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Zarocin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zarocin 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Zarocin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Zarocin 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zarocin 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Zarocin 500 Tablet

Is this Zarocin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zarocin 500 Tablet is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zarocin 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zarocin 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zarocin 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zarocin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zarocin 500 Tablet

Taking Zarocin 500 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zarocin 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zarocin 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zarocin 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Zarocin treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Zarocin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zarocin with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Zarocin 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Zarocin

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Zarocin is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Zarocin treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Zarocin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Zarocin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Zarocin treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Zarocin 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.