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Zocin Ds is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Zocin Ds have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zocin Ds 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zocin Ds as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zocin Ds go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Zocin Ds's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zocin Ds's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Zocin Ds since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zocin Ds have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Zocin Ds with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zocin Ds, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zocin Ds 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zocin Ds is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zocin Ds safe for pregnant women?
Zocin DS can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zocin DS, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zocin Ds safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Zocin DS. Immediately discontinue Zocin DS if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Zocin Ds on the Kidneys?
Zocin DS has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zocin Ds on the Liver?
Zocin DS has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zocin Ds on the Heart?
Side effects of Zocin DS rarely affect the heart.
Zocin Ds should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zocin Ds unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zocin Ds habit forming or addictive?
Zocin Ds does not cause addiction.
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 Zocin Ds can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zocin Ds should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zocin Ds for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zocin Ds
Zocin Ds may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zocin Ds
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zocin Ds as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Zocin DS can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Discontinuing Zocin DS on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Zocin DS is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division and stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which are resistant to other drugs.
No, Zocin DS is not a painkiller. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called fluoroquinolone.
No, Zocin DS 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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