Zithium: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zithium Information

Zithium is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet,Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Zithium have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Zithium depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Zithium include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zithium as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zithium 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zithium is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zithium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zithium contraindications section.

Besides this, Zithium may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zithium is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Zithium Benefits & Uses
Zithium Dosage & How to Take
Zithium Side Effects
Zithium Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zithium with Other Drugs
Zithium Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zithium
Zithium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zithium Benefits & Uses

Zithium is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Zithium 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Zithium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zithium is used -

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Zithium Related Warnings

Is the use of Zithium safe for pregnant women?

Zithium is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zithium safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zithium.

Safe
What is the effect of Zithium on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Zithium on the Liver?

Zithium is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zithium on the Heart?

Zithium is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zithium with Other Drugs

Zithium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Zithium Contraindications

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

Is this Zithium habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zithium is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zithium since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Zithium only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Zithium in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Zithium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zithium

Taking Zithium with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zithium

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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

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

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

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Severe Interaction of Zithium with Other Drugs

Zithium Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Zithium

Zithium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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