Zycin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zycin Information

Zycin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension, Capsule, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Zycin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Zycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Zycin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zycin as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zycin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zycin is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zycin related warnings talks about Zycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zycin contraindications section.

Besides this, Zycin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Zycin is safe while driving, and is addiction.

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

Zycin Benefits & Uses

Zycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Zycin 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: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zycin is used -

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Zycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Zycin safe for pregnant women?

Zycin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zycin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zycin.

Safe
What is the effect of Zycin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zycin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Zycin on the Liver?

Side effects of Zycin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zycin on the Heart?

Zycin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zycin with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Zycin Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Zycin

Is this Zycin habit forming or addictive?

Zycin is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Zycin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zycin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Zycin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zycin

Taking Zycin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zycin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zycin with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754

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