Zigat 400mg Tablet

Last Updated: July 27th, 2023

Zigat 400mg Tablet is a product of FDC Ltd

Composition: Gatifloxacin (400mg)

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All Details About Zigat 400mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zigat 400mg Tablet

Description:

Zigat 400mg 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.

Zigat 400mg 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 headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain 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:

Bacterial infections

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Zigat

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

Side Effects:

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zigat 400mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zigat 400mg 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

Zigat 400mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Zigat 400mg Tablet may cause diarrhea or rash in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Zigat 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Zigat 400mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zigat 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zigat 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Zigat 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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