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Zofacin 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Zofacin 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zofacin 500 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zofacin 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zofacin 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Zofacin 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Zofacin 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Zofacin 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Zofacin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Zofacin 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Zofacin 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zofacin 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zofacin 500 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 500 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zofacin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zofacin safely.
Is the use of Zofacin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zofacin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zofacin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zofacin on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zofacin 500 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 500 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 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zofacin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Zofacin 500 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 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zofacin 500 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 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zofacin 500 Tablet
It is safe to take Zofacin 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zofacin 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zofacin 500 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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