Zotaxime 100 Tablet Information

Zotaxime 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Zotaxime 100 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 Zotaxime 100 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zotaxime 100 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Zotaxime 100 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Zotaxime 100 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Zotaxime 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zotaxime 100 Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Zotaxime 100 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Zotaxime 100 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zotaxime 100 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Zotaxime 100 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zotaxime 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Zotaxime 100 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zotaxime 100 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zotaxime 100 Tablet is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash

Zotaxime 100 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Zotaxime 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Zotaxime in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zotaxime 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zotaxime.

Safe
What is the effect of Zotaxime 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Zotaxime rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zotaxime 100 Tablet on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Zotaxime 100 Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Zotaxime for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zotaxime 100 Tablet with Other Drugs

Zotaxime 100 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Zotaxime 100 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zotaxime 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zotaxime 100 Tablet

Is this Zotaxime 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zotaxime 100 Tablet is addictive.

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

After taking Zotaxime 100 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zotaxime 100 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Zotaxime 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zotaxime 100 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zotaxime 100 Tablet

Taking Zotaxime 100 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zotaxime 100 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zotaxime 100 Tablet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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