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

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet Information

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Ziox 500 Mg 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 Ziox 500 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Ziox 500 Mg 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.

It is also important to note that Ziox 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ziox 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Ziox 500 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ziox 500 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Ziox 500 Mg 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

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Ziox is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Ziox does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Ziox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Ziox on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Ziox has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this Ziox 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ziox 500 Mg Tablet.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Ziox 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Ziox 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ziox 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Ziox 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ziox 500 Mg Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ziox 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ziox 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ziox

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Ziox 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ziox for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Ziox for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ziox with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Ziox and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Ziox for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Ziox is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.