Ziox: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ziox Information

Ziox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Ziox also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ziox. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Ziox are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Ziox side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ziox are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ziox is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ziox has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ziox related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Ziox have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Ziox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Ziox, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Ziox Benefits & Uses
Ziox Dosage & How to Take
Ziox Side Effects
Ziox Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Ziox with Other Drugs
Ziox Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ziox
Ziox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ziox Benefits & Uses

Ziox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Ziox 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ziox Related Warnings

Is the use of Ziox safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Ziox in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ziox safe during breastfeeding?

Ziox is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ziox on the Kidneys?

Ziox rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ziox on the Liver?

Side effects of Ziox rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ziox on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ziox with Other Drugs

Ziox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Ziox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ziox 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 Ziox

Is this Ziox habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ziox.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ziox since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Ziox should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Ziox for mental disorders.

No

Ziox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ziox

Taking Ziox with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ziox

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ziox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ziox

Question about 6 years ago

What is Ziox

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Ziox 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 I take Ziox for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Ziox 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ziox with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Ziox 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Ziox for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Ziox 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.