Zylid
Zylid Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Zylid Products
Uses of Zylid Products
Azithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Zylid Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Zylid are Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Zylid Products work
Azithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Patient Concerns about Zylid Products
Frequently asked questions about Zylid Products
Frequently asked questions about Azithromycin
Q. What if I give too much of Zylid Suspension by mistake?
Zylid Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Zylid Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Zylid Suspension?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zylid Suspension?
Zylid Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zylid Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Zylid Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Zylid Suspension on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. Can Zylid Suspension impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may too get affected. Zylid Suspension may kill off good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing other infections. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Zylid Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Q. Is Zylid Suspension safe?
Zylid Suspension is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. What if I don't get better?
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Zylid Suspension. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can the use of Zylid Suspension cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Zylid Suspension 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.
Q. Can Zylid Suspension be taken at night?
Zylid Suspension is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Zylid Suspension exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does Zylid Suspension takes to work?
Usually, Zylid Suspension starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Why is Zylid Suspension given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Zylid Suspension is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regimen advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Zylid Suspension?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Zylid Suspension should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Zylid Suspension. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Zylid Suspension increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Zylid Suspension a strong antibiotic?
Zylid Suspension is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Zylid Suspension has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Zylid Suspension?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Zylid Suspension. Antibiotics such as Zylid Suspension can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Zylid Suspension or soon after stopping it.
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