Zithrox Plus Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zithrox Plus Benefits & Uses

Zithrox Plus is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Ear Infection
COPD
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Zithrox Plus 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet

Zithrox Plus Related Warnings

Is the use of Zithrox Plus safe for pregnant women?

Zithrox Plus is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Zithrox Plus safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zithrox Plus.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zithrox Plus on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus on the Liver?

Side effects of Zithrox Plus rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zithrox Plus on the Heart?

Zithrox Plus has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Zithrox Plus with Other Drugs

Zithrox Plus 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

Zithrox Plus Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Zithrox Plus

Is this Zithrox Plus habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zithrox Plus is addictive.

Zithrox Plus Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zithrox Plus

It is safe to take Zithrox Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zithrox Plus

Information about the interaction of Zithrox Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Zithrox Plus

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Zithrox Plus with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Zithrox Plus can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zithrox Plus cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Zithrox Plus safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zithrox Plus is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Zithrox Plus?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Zithrox Plus is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Zithrox Plus treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Zithrox Plus is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.