Zoterb is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Zoterb safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zoterb without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Zoterb safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Zoterb. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Zoterb on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Zoterb. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Zoterb on the Liver?
Zoterb may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zoterb on the Heart?
You can take Zoterb without any fear of damage to the heart.
Zoterb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoterb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoterb habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoterb is addictive.
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 Zoterb can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zoterb should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zoterb is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zoterb
You can take Zoterb with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoterb
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zoterb.
No, Zoterb is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug known as triazoles.
Yes, Zoterb is effectively used in the treatment of ringworm (tinea corporis). However, this is a prescribed drug do not take it on your own. Get yourself physically examined in case of severe patches.
Take Zoterb as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Zoterb can be taken orally and applied topically. An oral form such as tablet should be taken with or without food and avoid caffeine intake while on medicine. Duration and dose of the course will vary according to the severity of the antifungal infection. The topical form of medicine should be applied to the affected area twice daily or as adviced by a doctor, do not apply more or less as recommended by healthcare practitioners.
Zoterb and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please take if prescribed by a doctor only do not self-medicate.
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