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Zirro is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Zirro also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zirro. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zirro include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zirro can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zirro go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zirro is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zirro has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zirro related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zirro contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Zirro with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Zirro is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Zirro 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zirro is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zirro safe for pregnant women?
Zirro is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Zirro safe during breastfeeding?
Zirro is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zirro on the Kidneys?
Zirro rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zirro on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zirro on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zirro on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zirro on the heart have been reported.
Zirro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zirro unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zirro habit forming or addictive?
Zirro is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zirro will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zirro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zirro is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zirro
Taking Zirro with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zirro
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zirro with alcohol will be.
Zirro 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.
Take Zirro 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.
No, Zirro is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Zirro is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Zirro 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.
Discontinuing Zirro 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience