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Zylocef Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Zylocef Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zylocef Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zylocef Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zylocef Injection 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, Zylocef Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zylocef Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zylocef Injection related warnings section.
Zylocef Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zylocef Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zylocef Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zylocef Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zylocef Injection 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zylocef Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Zylocef Injection safe for pregnant women?
Zylocef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Zylocef Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Zylocef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zylocef Injection on the Kidneys?
Zylocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zylocef Injection on the Liver?
Zylocef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zylocef Injection on the Heart?
Zylocef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zylocef Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zylocef Injection habit forming or addictive?
Zylocef Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zylocef Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zylocef Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zylocef Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zylocef Injection
Taking Zylocef Injection with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zylocef Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zylocef Injection with alcohol.
Yes, Zylocef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
Yes Zylocef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Zylocef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Avoid taking Zylocef with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Do not self-administer Zylocef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
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