Zithrox Plus Tablet

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Zithrox Plus Tablet Information

Zithrox Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zithrox Plus Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Zithrox Plus Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Zithrox Plus Tablet are Nausea or vomiting, Injection Site Allergic Reaction. While these are the most often observed Zithrox Plus Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Zithrox Plus Tablet 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.

It is also important to note that Zithrox Plus Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Zithrox Plus Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zithrox Plus Tablet related warnings section.

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

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zithrox Plus Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.



Zithrox Plus Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zithrox Plus Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zithrox Plus 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: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 3 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet

Zithrox Plus Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Zithrox Plus Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Zithrox Plus safely.

  • Is the use of Zithrox Plus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Zithrox Plus is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

  • What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Zithrox Plus may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Liver?


    Zithrox Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Zithrox Plus Tablet on the Heart?


    Zithrox Plus may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.



Zithrox Plus Tablet Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Zithrox Plus Tablet

  • Is this Zithrox Plus Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Zithrox Plus Tablet has not been reported.

Zithrox Plus Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Zithrox Plus Tablet


    Taking Zithrox Plus Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Zithrox Plus Tablet


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zithrox Plus Tablet with alcohol will be.



Frequently asked Questions about Zithrox Plus Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Zithrox Plus with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Zithrox Plus 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Zithrox Plus cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Zithrox Plus safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Zithrox Plus is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Zithrox Plus?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Zithrox Plus is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zithrox Plus treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Zithrox Plus is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

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

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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