DESCRIPTION
Zimigut 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used to treat infectious diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. Zimigut 200 Tablet can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, headache, dizziness, and nausea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or will not go away. Your urine may become reddish in color due to this medicine. But, it is normal and harmless. Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any liver, kidney or heart problems or if you are allergic to any medicine.
INTRODUCTION
In Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe liver disease that can cause changes in brain function leading to confusion, tremors (shaking), sleep problems and loss of consciousness. Zimigut 200 Tablet lowers the levels of ammonia-producing bacteria in the blood which has harmful effects on the brain. If taken as prescribed, this medicine can improve your brain function and reduce symptoms associated with hepatic encephalopathy.
USE OF
Treatment of Hepatic encephalopathy
BENEFITS
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. Zimigut 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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HOW TO USE
Zimigut 200 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diarrhea.
EXPIRY
Long shelf life (1-2 years).
SAFETY ADVICE
– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zimigut 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Zimigut 200 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 – Zimigut 200 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. – Driving : SAFE – Zimigut 200 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Zimigut 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zimigut 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CAUTION – Zimigut 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zimigut 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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COMMON SIDE EFFECT
Nausea | Peripheral edema | Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity) | Fatigue
ALCOHOL INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
PREGNANCY INTERACTION
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
LACTATION INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
KIDNEY INTERACTION
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LIVER INTERACTION
CAUTION
VIEWS
BOUGHT
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FAQ
Q. For how long should you take Zimigut 200 Tablet?::: The duration for which you may need to take Zimigut 200 Tablet will depend upon the disease being treated. If it is prescribed for treatment of traveler’s diarrhea, it is usually given for 3 days. When given for irritable bowel syndrome, it is usually given for 14 days.| Q. Can Zimigut 200 Tablet cure IBS?::: Taking Zimigut 200 Tablet can help improve the symptoms and delay the recurrence of the disease. However, it is not sure whether it will cure the disease completely or not. It has been shown that Zimigut 200 Tablet can help improve the symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Consult your doctor for exact details on the treatment of IBS.| Q. How long does Zimigut 200 Tablet take to work for IBS?::: Zimigut 200 Tablet usually starts acting within 24 to 48 hours. The symptoms like diarrhea improve gradually after you start taking this medication. Usually, taking Zimigut 200 Tablet for 2 weeks relieves the symptoms of IBS. Moreover, it has also been seen that this 2-week course of Zimigut 200 Tablet provides relief for up to 10 weeks even after stopping the medication.|
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