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Zofacin 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Zofacin 250 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zofacin 250 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Zofacin 250 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Zofacin 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Zofacin 250 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Zofacin 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zofacin 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zofacin 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Zofacin 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zofacin 250 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zofacin 250 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Zofacin 250 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zofacin 250 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zofacin 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zofacin safely.
Is the use of Zofacin 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zofacin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zofacin 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zofacin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zofacin 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Zofacin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zofacin 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Zofacin has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zofacin 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zofacin 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Zofacin 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zofacin 250 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zofacin 250 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zofacin 250 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zofacin 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Zofacin 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zofacin 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zofacin 250 Tablet with alcohol.
If you are allergic to Zofacin then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
No harmful interactions are found between Zofacin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Zofacin.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Zofacin 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.
Zofacin 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.
Zofacin 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.
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