Zofacin 200mg/5ml Syrup- 15ml
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Manufactured By Shine Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Azithromycin (200mg/5ml)
Package Size ( 15ml Syrup in a bottle )
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Zofacin 200mg/5ml Syrup- 15ml is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. This antibiotic is used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, skin, nose, and ears. It can be also used with other antibiotics to treat certain infections caused by sexually transmitted organisms like Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, etc.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Zofacin 200mg/5ml Syrup- 15ml
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Zofacin is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Zofacin. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q: Is Zofacin used for treating a cold and sore throat?
A: Zofacin is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Zofacin in these conditions.
Q: Is Zofacin safe?
A: Zofacin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Zofacin good for tonsillitis?
A: Zofacin can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Zofacin for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.
Q: Is Zofacin banned?
A: No, Zofacin is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.
Q: Can Zofacin be used to treat a fever?
A: Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Zofacin can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections only. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.
Q: Is Zofacin used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Zofacin is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.
Q: Is Zofacin good for acne?
A: Zofacin can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Zofacin in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Zofacin with paracetamol?
A: Zofacin can be taken with paracetamol as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zofacin with omeprazole?
A: Zofacin can be taken with omeprazole as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zofacin with ibuprofen?
A: Zofacin can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zofacin with esomeprazole?
A: Zofacin can be taken with esomeprazole as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Zofacin with birth control pills (oral contraceptives) : No interactions have been clinically observed between Zofacin and birth control pills (oral contraceptives). However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have been advised to take Zofacin and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).?
Q: Does Zofacin treat a cough?
A: No, Zofacin cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Zofacin can help in relieving cough only if it would be effective in treating the underlying infection. Please talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your cough.
Q: Does Zofacin affect sperm?
A: Zofacin has not been reported to affect sperms.
Q: Does Zofacin cause drowsiness?
A: No, Zofacin does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Zofacin.
Q: Does Zofacin cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Zofacin. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Zofacin.
Q: Does Zofacin affect fertility?
A: Zofacin is not known to affect fertility in humans. Inadequate data is available for humans. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding the same.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
A: Yes, Zofacin can be taken for throat infection caused by streptococcus. However, this an alternative medicine for the same. There are other antibiotics available which could be more effective in the treatment of streptococcal throat infections. Please take the advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for a toothache (tooth pain)?
A: Zofacin would be helpful in a toothache (tooth pain) only when there is an underlying infection which is causing the pain. Please talk to your doctor before taking Zofacin or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for the flu?
A: No, Zofacin is not recommended for the treatment of flu (influenza infection). Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of flu (influenza infection) before taking any medicines including antibiotics like Zofacin as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for a sinus infection?
A: Yes, Zofacin can help to treat a bacterial sinus infection. However, as always advisable, antibiotics should only be taken only when the infection is properly diagnosed by the doctor and then antibiotics are taken as advised.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for yeast infection?
A: Zofacin is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for chlamydia?
A: Yes, Zofacin can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.
Q: Can I take Zofacin for tooth infection?
A: Zofacin can be taken to treat tooth infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor to treat the infection.
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