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Zoxakind is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. The alternative uses of Zoxakind have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zoxakind depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Zoxakind have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Zoxakind normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zoxakind is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zoxakind related warnings talks about Zoxakind's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Zoxakind have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zoxakind may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zoxakind is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zoxakind 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Zoxakind safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Zoxakind in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zoxakind safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Zoxakind in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Zoxakind is unavailable.
What is the effect of Zoxakind on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Zoxakind on kidneys.
What is the effect of Zoxakind on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Zoxakind on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Zoxakind will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Zoxakind on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zoxakind for the heart.
Zoxakind should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoxakind unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoxakind habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoxakind is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zoxakind you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zoxakind only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zoxakind for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoxakind
Zoxakind may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoxakind
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zoxakind and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Alinia® (nitazoxanide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 840-841