Zorbax Tablet

Composition of Zorbax Tablet

Zorbax Tablet contains Griseofulvin (500mg).

Uses of Zorbax Tablet

Fungal infections

Key benefits

• In Fungal infections Zorbax 500mg Tablet works by killing and stopping the growth of the fungus that is causing the infection. It helps treat infections of the skin
• nails
• hair
• or scalp. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

How Zorbax Tablet works

Zorbax 500mg Tablet works by stopping the growth and spread of fungi that cause skin, hair, and nail infections. It interferes with fungal cell division, preventing the fungus from multiplying. The medicine concentrates in newly forming skin, hair, and nails, making them resistant to fungal infection and helping healthy tissue replace the infected areas over time.

How to take Zorbax 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. Zorbax 500mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Zorbax 500mg 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.

If you take too much

Taking more Zorbax than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Zorbax Tablet

Most side effects of Zorbax are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Zorbax Tablet

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Zorbax. Some combinations can change how Zorbax works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Zorbax Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zorbax Tablet

Take it with food to help your body absorb the medicine. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Zorbax 500mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Zorbax 500mg Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. It can make you more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. It can make birth control pills less effective. Use an additional method of contraception while taking Zorbax 500mg Tablet. Do not take Zorbax 500mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Chemical class:

Benzofurans