Zithium 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zithium Benefits & Uses

Zithium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zithium 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

Zithium Related Warnings

Is the use of Zithium safe for pregnant women?

Zithium is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zithium safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zithium.

Safe
What is the effect of Zithium on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zithium on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Zithium on the Liver?

Zithium is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zithium on the Heart?

Zithium is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zithium with Other Drugs

Zithium 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

Zithium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zithium 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 Zithium

Is this Zithium habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zithium is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zithium since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zithium only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Zithium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zithium

Taking Zithium with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zithium

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zithium and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zithium

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Zithium without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Zithium is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zithium for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Zithium 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 over 5 years ago

How to take Zithium?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Zithium exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Zithium treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Zithium does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Zithium treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Zithium can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.