Zinox Tablet

Zinox Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Zinox Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. You may experience stomach pain and nausea as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolves on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools. You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

• Bacterial infections

Zinox Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase. This prevents the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing, thereby killing them.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zinox Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Zinox Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zinox Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zinox Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zinox Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zinox Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zinox Tablet is recommended.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zinox Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zinox Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Zinox Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones