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

Zycin Benefits & Uses

Zycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zycin 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

Zycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Zycin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Zycin without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Zycin safe during breastfeeding?

Zycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zycin on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Zycin on the Liver?

Zycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zycin on the Heart?

Side effects of Zycin rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zycin with Other Drugs

Zycin 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

Zycin Contraindications

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

Is this Zycin habit forming or addictive?

Zycin does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zycin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zycin should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Zycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zycin

Taking Zycin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zycin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zycin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zycin

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Zycin cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Zycin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Zycin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Zycin 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 about 5 years ago

Can Zycin treat pneumonia?

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

Yes, Zycin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Zycin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Zycin good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Zycin is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Zycin is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Zycin used for cough?

No, Zycin is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.