Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
204.00

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Ofloxacin (400mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Ofloxacin   400mg

Uses of Zanocin Tablet
Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is also used in infections of urinary tract, tonsils, sinus, nose, throat, female genital organ, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Zanocin Tablet
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. Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zanocin Tablet works
Zanocin DS 400mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. This treats your infection.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Zanocin Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Zanocin to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Zanocin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Notify your doctor if you feel pain in your tendons, numbness, or tingling sensations. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Zanocin used for?
Zanocin is used to treat bacterial infections of the kidneys or bladder (urinary tract), chest or lungs, male or female sex organs (genital tract) which include gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect both men and women, and skin and soft tissue infections.

Q. Is Zanocin a fluoroquinolone antibiotic?
Zanocin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic and it works by killing the bacteria (bactericidal) that cause infections.

Q. Is Zanocin an antibiotic?
Zanocin is an antibiotic and it belongs to the group of fluoroquinolones.

Q. Is Zanocin bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Zanocin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) and shows antibacterial activity against wide range of both gram negative and gram positive micro-organisms.

Q. Is Zanocin a penicillin?
Zanocin is not a penicillin. Zanocin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Is Zanocin a painkiller?
Zanocin is not a pain killer. It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Q. Is Zanocin a sulfa drug?
Zanocin is not a sulfa drug. Zanocin belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Zanocin contain sulfa?
Zanocin does not contain sulfa. Zanocin belongs to a group of medicines called fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

Q. Does Zanocin affect birth control?
Zanocin does not affect birth control. No interactions have been seen when Zanocin is used with contraceptive pills. However, always talk to your doctor if you are asked to take any medicines when you are also taking birth control pills.

Q. Does Zanocin contain penicillin?
Zanocin does not contain penicillin. Zanocin belongs to fluoroquinolone group of antibiotics.

Q. Does Zanocin treat chlamydia?
Zanocin is active against chlamydia and can be used for treating the chlamydia infections. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Does Zanocin expire?
Yes, Zanocin does expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date mentioned on the pack. You must check the expiry date before using any medicine.

Q. Can I take Zanocin with paracetamol?
Zanocin can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zanocin with ibuprofen?
Zanocin when taken with Ibuprofen, can increase the risk of some side effects. There are a few reports of seizures or fits when these ibuprofen has been taken with Zanocin. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.