Zanocin 100 Liquid (Ofloxacin 100mg) 60ml

Medical Description

Zanocin 100mg Syp is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is administered for treating bacterial infections.

Uses of Zanocin 100 MG

Doctors prescribe Zanocin 100mg Syp for the treatment of bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection; respiratory tract infection; infections of skin, intestine, stomach, and genitals. Other …

Contraindications of Zanocin 100 MG

Skin rash
Breathing difficulty
Fits
Facial swelling, including lips and tongue
Tendonitis (inflammation of tendons)
Age < 18 years
Breastfeeding
Pregnancy or planning for pregnancy
Patient suffering from glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, which is a hereditary disease affecting the RBCs or having a family history of disease condition

Side effects of Zanocin 100 MG

Visual disturbance
Headache
Pain behind eyes
Ringing in ears
Fever
Skin rash
Hives
Chills
Difficulty in breathing
Facial swelling
Numb and tingling sensation
Pain
Shivering
Weakness
Disturbed sensations
Burning feeling
Popping sound in joints
Nausea
Loose motions
Pain in the upper part of abdomen
Yellow colouration of eyes, skin and nails
Dark-coloured urine and stool (clay coloured)
Irregular heart beat
Breathing (fast or slow),
Heart pain
Pain in chest
Loose motions with blood, mucus and pain
Seizures
Purple-coloured rash
Sunburn
Bleeding
Soreness
Bruising on skin
Change in behaviour
Hallucinations
Fear
Sleeplessness
Tremors and nightmares
Mood swings
Depression

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
Tell your physician, If you have/had heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, myasthenia gravis (in which there is weakening of muscles), mental issues, low blood sugar, diabetes, nerve disorder, seizures, heart attack, weakened heart, slow heart beat (called as bradycardia), problems in joints or bones or tendons, a family history of QT prolongation in ECG, low potassium levels, or drugs that have caused abnormal ECG readings. Elderly patients and females should be cautious when taking Zanocin 100mg Syp

Mode of Action of Zanocin 100 MG

Zanocin 100mg Syp acts by inhibiting microbial cell growth but is not effective against viral infections.

Directions for Use of Zanocin 100 MG

You should shake the bottle of medicine well and measure the appropriate Zanocin 100mg Syp dosage prescribed by your doctor. You should not take more than the prescribed dosage; however, you should increase your fluid intake and avoid direct contact with sunlight.

Interactions of Zanocin 100 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Other fluoroquinolones such as levofloxacin, gemifloxacin, moxifloxacin, ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin
Theophylline
Blood thinning agents such as warfarin, coumadin and jantoven
Didanosine for treating HIV
NSAIDs such as aspirin, indomethacin, diclofenac, naproxen
Methotrexate
Drugs used for various psychological conditions and depression
Drugs for treating irregular heart beat such as quinidine, amiodarone and sotalol
Sucralfate
Antacids containing zinc, magnesium, calcium, milk of magnesia and aluminium
Supplements
The effect of typhoid vaccines can be affected
Interactions with food items
Zanocin 100mg Syp interacts with milk, curd, paneer and other dairy products; therefore, it is advised to take Zanocin 100mg Syp two hours before or two hours after taking dairy products.

Storage and disposal of Zanocin 100 MG

You should store the bottle of Zanocin 100mg Syp in a dry area at room temperature and ensure it is kept away from children, pets and sunlight

Dosage of Zanocin 100 MG

Overdose
Seizure
Dizziness
Confusion
Inform your doctor
In case you missed a dose of Zanocin 100mg Syp, you should try to take the missed dose as and when you remember. A missed dose can result in antibiotic resistance towards infection; therefore, you should always complete the duration of the antibiotic course prescribed by your doctor.