Zonem 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zonem Benefits & Uses

Zonem is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear Infection
Giardiasis
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Amebiasis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear canal infection
Skin Infections
Bleeding Gums (Read More - Home remedies for bleeding gums)
Ringing in ears
Dysentery
Blood in Stool

Zonem 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: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (100 mg), Ornidazole (250 mg)/Tablet, dose for children 8 - 12 years old
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ofloxacin (200 mg), Ornidazole (500 mg)/Tablet

Zonem Related Warnings

Is the use of Zonem safe for pregnant women?

Zonem may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zonem, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Zonem safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zonem. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zonem on the Kidneys?

Zonem is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zonem on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Zonem. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zonem on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Zonem. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Zonem with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Escitalopram

Warfarin

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Vecuronium

Zonem Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Stomach Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zonem

Is this Zonem habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Zonem is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Zonem cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zonem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zonem

Taking Zonem with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zonem

Taking Zonem with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Zonem

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Zonem with milk?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Do not take Zonem 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Zonem contain penicillin?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Zonem does not contain penicillin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolone. It used to treat several types of bacterial infection such as such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Zonem cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Zonem causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Zonem used for typhoid fever?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes Zonem is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zonem cause stomach upset?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.