Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic medication. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Ziktrom Oral Drops

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Ziktrom Oral Drops

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Ziktrom Oral Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ziktrom

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea

How to use Ziktrom Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ziktrom Oral Drops works

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required in children with kidney problems.

Liver

CAUTION

Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.

What if you forget to take Ziktrom Oral Drops?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember, but at least 12 hours before the next dose is due.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of this medicine. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Give Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops will not be effective for viral infections. However, the doctor may prescribe this medicine in case of a secondary bacterial infection. So make sure to speak to your child’s doctor first.
Only give Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop the medicine and contact the doctor immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties soon after the intake.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops.
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.
Stop taking Ziktrom 200mg Oral Drops and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

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