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Zicin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Zicin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zicin 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 Zicin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zicin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zicin 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.
It is also important to note that Zicin has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zicin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zicin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Zicin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Zicin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zicin 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zicin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zicin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zicin without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Zicin safe during breastfeeding?
Zicin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zicin on the Kidneys?
Zicin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zicin on the Liver?
Zicin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zicin on the Heart?
Zicin is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zicin 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 Zicin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zicin habit forming or addictive?
Zicin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zicin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Zicin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zicin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zicin
Taking Zicin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zicin
Information about the interaction of Zicin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Zicin is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Zicin 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.
Discontinuing Zicin 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.
Zicin 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.
Yes, Zicin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754