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Zonticin Benefits & Uses

Zonticin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Zonticin 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zonticin Related Warnings

Is the use of Zonticin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zonticin. If you are pregnant, do not take Zonticin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Zonticin safe during breastfeeding?

Zonticin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zonticin on the Kidneys?

Zonticin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zonticin on the Liver?

Using Zonticin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zonticin on the Heart?

Using Zonticin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zonticin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Zonticin Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Zonticin

Is this Zonticin habit forming or addictive?

Zonticin does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zonticin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zonticin 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 Zonticin for mental disorders.

No

Zonticin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zonticin

Taking Zonticin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zonticin

Information about the interaction of Zonticin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zonticin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Zonticin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Zonticin should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Zonticin contain steroids?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

No, Zonticin does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zonticin cause hearing loss?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Zonticin may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zonticin cause nephrotoxicity?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zonticin can cause nephrotoxicity. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe nephrotoxicity after using this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Zonticin work?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Zonticin contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Zonticin kills the bacteria and treats the infection.