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Zocin 300 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zocin 300 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zocin 300 Mg Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zocin 300 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zocin 300 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Zocin 300 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zocin 300 Mg Tablet in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zocin 300 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Zocin 300 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zocin 300 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zocin 300 Mg 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 |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zocin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zocin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zocin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zocin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Zocin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Zocin 300 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Zocin rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocin 300 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zocin 300 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zocin 300 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zocin 300 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zocin 300 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zocin 300 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zocin 300 Mg Tablet
Taking Zocin 300 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zocin 300 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zocin 300 Mg Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Zocin is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Zocin can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Discontinuing Zocin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Zocin is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
Zocin is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
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