Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Ziroxy Tablet
Ziroxy will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 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. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Ziroxy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ziroxy an antibiotic?
Ziroxy is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Ziroxy prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with food?
Ziroxy is to be taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. The Ziroxy tablets should be taken with good amount of water.

Q. Does Ziroxy treat streptococcal throat infection?
Ziroxy is used to treat throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also indicated for other upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis. If you think you are suffering from a streptococcal throat infection, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis before the start of antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with codeine?
Ziroxy can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Ziroxy treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Ziroxy can treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before start of antibiotics.

Q. Is Ziroxy safe?
Ziroxy is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Ziroxy contain penicillin?
Ziroxy does not contain penicillin. Ziroxy belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides.

Q. Does Ziroxy affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)?
Ziroxy can decrease the level or effect of estradiol (a component of contraceptive pill) by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut and you may need to take an extra precaution. Please consult your doctor before taking Ziroxy with the contraceptive pills.

Q. Does Ziroxy make you drowsy?
Ziroxy is not known to cause drowsiness. However, dizziness may occur when you have just started taking Ziroxy. Hence, driving, operating machinery or other skillful activities should be avoided if you feel drowsy.

Q. Does Ziroxy treat Chlamydia?
Ziroxy is active against chlamydia species and is used for the treatment of infections caused by chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment if you have been diagnosed with chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Ziroxy contain sulfur?
Ziroxy does not contain sulfur. Please refer to the package insert for more information on the components.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with alcohol?
As with other medicines, it is not recommended to take Ziroxy with alcohol, although there are no drug interactions reported. Please talk to your doctor before taking alcohol with any medicine.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with paracetamol?
Ziroxy can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with ibuprofen?
Ziroxy can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziroxy with pseudoephedrine?
Ziroxy can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Ziroxy safe during pregnancy?
The safety of Ziroxy in pregnant women has not been established. Ziroxy should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.

Q. Is Ziroxy a penicillin?
Ziroxy is not a penicillin. Ziroxy is a macrolide antibiotic.

Q. Is Ziroxy same as erythromycin?
Ziroxy and erythromycin are two different antibiotics which belong to the same group known as macrolides. However, they differ in the way they behave in the body. Ziroxy, as compared to erythromycin, is more acid-stable and reaches better concentrations in blood and is active against more bacteria as compared to erythromycin. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Ziroxy safe for breastfeeding?
Small amounts of Ziroxy are excreted in the breast milk. Either breastfeeding or treatment of the mother should be discontinued as necessary. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding and you are advised to take Ziroxy.