Vicon 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Vicon Benefits & Uses

Vicon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Vicon Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vicon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vicon is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Vicon Related Warnings

Is the use of Vicon safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Vicon in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Vicon safe during breastfeeding?

Vicon does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Vicon on the Kidneys?

Vicon may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vicon on the Liver?

Side effects of Vicon rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Vicon on the Heart?

Side effects of Vicon rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Vicon with Other Drugs

Vicon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Vicon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vicon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Vicon

Is this Vicon habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vicon has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Vicon as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vicon only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Vicon in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Vicon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vicon

Taking Vicon with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vicon

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vicon.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Vicon

Question over 5 years ago

How does Vicon work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Vicon is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Vicon on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Vicon on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Vicon for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Vicon for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.

Question about 6 years ago

What does Vicon treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Vicon is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.