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Zithrox Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zithrox Plus Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zithrox Plus Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Zithrox Plus Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Injection Site Allergic Reaction. While these are the most often observed Zithrox Plus Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zithrox Plus Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Zithrox Plus Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zithrox Plus Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zithrox Plus Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Zithrox Plus Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zithrox Plus Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zithrox Plus Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zithrox Plus Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Zithrox Plus Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zithrox Plus is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Zithrox Plus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Zithrox Plus.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zithrox Plus on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Zithrox Plus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Heart?
Zithrox Plus has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zithrox Plus Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zithrox Plus Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zithrox Plus Tablet is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zithrox Plus Tablet
It is safe to take Zithrox Plus Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zithrox Plus Tablet
Information about the interaction of Zithrox Plus Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Zithrox Plus can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Zithrox Plus is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Zithrox Plus is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Yes Zithrox Plus is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
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