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Ziox 100 Mg Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Ziox 100 Mg Suspension also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Ziox 100 Mg Suspension's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Ziox 100 Mg Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ziox 100 Mg Suspension contraindications section.
Besides this, Ziox 100 Mg Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ziox 100 Mg Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ziox 100 Mg Suspension 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ziox in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Ziox is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension on the Kidneys?
Ziox rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension on the Liver?
Side effects of Ziox rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ziox on the heart have been reported.
Ziox 100 Mg Suspension 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 Ziox 100 Mg Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ziox 100 Mg Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ziox 100 Mg Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ziox 100 Mg Suspension since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Ziox 100 Mg Suspension should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ziox 100 Mg Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ziox 100 Mg Suspension
Taking Ziox 100 Mg Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ziox 100 Mg Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ziox 100 Mg Suspension and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ziox is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
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