Zoxan 500 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 killing and stopping the growth of the infectious microorganisms.

Zoxan 500 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 nausea as a side effect of this medicine. This is 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. Rarely, some people may have a severe allergic reaction which needs urgent medical attention. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, shortness of breath, or breathing problems. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Uses of Zoxan Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Zoxan Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Zoxan 500 Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin, and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia). It kills and stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Zoxan Tablet

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 Zoxan

Headache
Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disorder
Joint pain
Urticaria

How to use Zoxan 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. Zoxan 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Zoxan 500 Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Zoxan Tablet works

Zoxan 500 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Zoxan 500 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zoxan 500 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zoxan 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zoxan 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zoxan 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zoxan 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zoxan 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zoxan 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs of jaundice like yellowing of eyes and skin, itching, and clay colored stools while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Zoxan Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zoxan 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zoxan 500 Tablet

₹4.53/Tablet

Cifran OD 500mg Tablet

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹3.71/tablet

18% cheaper

Cebran 500mg Tablet

Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

₹3.9/tablet

14% cheaper

Cipcoz 500mg Tablet

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

₹4.0/tablet

12% cheaper

Baycip 500mg Tablet

Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd

₹4.06/tablet

10% cheaper

Maflo 500mg Tablet

Mapra Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹4.07/tablet

10% cheaper

View all substitutes

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Zoxan 500 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 Zoxan 500 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Fluoroquinolone

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zoxan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Rasagiline

Brand(s): Rasalect, Relgin, Rasipar

Life-threatening

Selegiline

Brand(s): Selgelin, Jumex, Selgin

Life-threatening

Tizanidine

Brand(s): Tizonec, Tidired, Tizakind

Life-threatening

Strontium Chloride

Brand(s): Bentoform

Life-threatening

View all interactions

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

Patients taking Zoxan 500 Tablet

Twice A Day

100%

What are you using Zoxan Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

81%

Others

19%

*Bacterial infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

42%

Average

33%

Excellent

25%

What were the side-effects while using Zoxan 500 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

50%

Nausea

50%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Zoxan Tablet?

With or witho*

50%

With food

50%

*With or without food

Please rate Zoxan 500 Tablet on price

Not Expensive

83%

Average

17%

FAQs

Q. Is Zoxan 500 Tablet safe?

Zoxan 500 Tablet is a relatively safe drug. However, it is not devoid of side effects and hence should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor in the appropriate dose, frequency, and duration as advised.

Q. Can the use of Zoxan 500 Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Zoxan 500 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.

Q. Can I stop taking Zoxan 500 Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Zoxan 500 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Zoxan 500 Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, use of Zoxan 500 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 Zoxan 500 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you feel any kind of muscle pain while using this medicine.

Q. Can I take Zoxan 500 Tablet with paracetamol?

Zoxan 500 Tablet is not known to have any clinically meaningful interaction with paracetamol. However, interactions can occur. Talk to your doctor before using both the medicines together.

Show less

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Top Physicians

4.6 ★

4.4 ★

4.7 ★

4.4 ★

4.5 ★

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Petri WA Jr. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1473-74.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 819-20.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 275-78.
Ciprofloxacin. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-98. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FDC LIMITED, B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2023

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zoxan 500 Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

3,548 people viewed this recently

₹36.22₹45.28Get 20% OFF

₹33.06+ free shipping and 5% Extra cashback with

Inclusive of all taxes

This offer price is valid on orders above ₹1999. Apply coupon FLAT20 on the cart.

10 tablets in 1 strip

Add to cart

Cash on delivery available

Additional offers

Paytm Wallet: Pay with Paytm and get up to ₹300 cashback on orders of ₹600 and more. Offer ends 31st July 2022.