Zone Information

Zone is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Zone have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Zone is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Zone include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Some other side effects of Zone have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Zone are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Zone's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Zone related warnings talks about Zone's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zone is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. The section on Zone contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Zone may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Zone Benefits & Uses

Zone is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zone 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Zone Related Warnings

Is the use of Zone safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Zone in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zone safe during breastfeeding?

Zone does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zone on the Kidneys?

Zone can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zone on the Liver?

Information about safety of Zone for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zone on the Heart?

Side effects of Zone on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Zone with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Furosemide

Gentamicin

Warfarin

Unknown

Probenecid

Zone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zone

Is this Zone habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zone.

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

Zone will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zone should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Zone is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zone

You can take Zone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zone

Consuming Zone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe