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

Jocin 500 Tablet Information

Jocin 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Jocin 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Jocin 500 Tablet. 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.

Jocin 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Jocin 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Jocin 500 Tablet 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.

Jocin 500 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Jocin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Jocin 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Jocin 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Jocin 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Jocin 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Jocin Benefits & Uses
Jocin Dosage & How to Take
Jocin Side Effects
Jocin Related Warnings
Jocin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Jocin
Jocin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Jocin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Jocin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Jocin 500 Tablet 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

Jocin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Jocin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Jocin safely.

Safe
Is the use of Jocin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Jocin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Jocin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Jocin 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Jocin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Jocin 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Jocin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Jocin 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jocin 500 Tablet 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 Jocin 500 Tablet

Is this Jocin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Jocin 500 Tablet has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Jocin 500 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Jocin 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Jocin 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Jocin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jocin 500 Tablet

You can take Jocin 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Jocin 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Jocin 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Jocin 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Jocin work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Jocin 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What does Jocin treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Jocin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question almost 5 years ago

How to take Jocin?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Jocin 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 about 5 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Jocin?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Jocin and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Jocin.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Jocin

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Jocin is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.