Zanof Oz, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zanof Oz have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zanof Oz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Zanof Oz include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Skin Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zanof Oz as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zanof Oz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Zanof Oz's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zanof Oz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zanof Oz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zanof Oz in conditions like Heart Disease, Stomach Disease. Other contraindications of Zanof Oz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zanof Oz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zanof Oz, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zanof Oz is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Zanof Oz safe for pregnant women?
Zanof Oz may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zanof Oz, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zanof Oz safe during breastfeeding?
Zanof Oz can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Zanof Oz on the Kidneys?
Zanof Oz is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zanof Oz on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zanof Oz. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Zanof Oz on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Zanof Oz. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Zanof Oz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zanof Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zanof Oz habit forming or addictive?
Zanof Oz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zanof Oz will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zanof Oz only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zanof Oz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zanof Oz
Taking Zanof Oz with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zanof Oz
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zanof Oz as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Zanof Oz for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Zanof Oz is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, headache, difficulty in breathing, and constipation.
Zanof Oz can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Do not take Zanof Oz along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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