Zinox Tablet
Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)
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.
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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.
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.
Uses of Zinox Tablet
Benefits of Zinox Tablet
Bacterial infections
Zinox Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. 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.
Zinox Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. 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.
How to use Zinox 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. Zinox Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zinox Tablet works
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.
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Zinox Tablet 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 Zinox Tablet 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.
Safety advice

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

Pregnancy
CONSULT 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 feeding
CONSULT 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.

Driving
CONSULT 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.

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

Liver
SAFE 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.

Frequently asked questions
Yes, the use of Zinox Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
No, do not stop taking Zinox Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Yes, use of Zinox Tablet is known to increase the risk of muscle damage, commonly in the ankle (achilies tendon). Muscle damage can happen in people of all ages who take Zinox Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline carboxylic acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
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References
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