Zip 40 Capsules
By ZION HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
10 Capsule(s) in Strip
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Description
Zip Capsule is a steroid medication used to treat allergic conditions, autoimmune disorders, asthma, skin allergies, and more. Zip Capsule contains prednisolone as its active ingredient. Take the med
ication precisely as instructed by your doctor. Do not miss any doses or cease taking it without consulting your doctor. You must complete the entire course of the medication. Before starting treatment with Zip, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, as well as providing detailed information about your medical history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹85.12 |
| You Save | ₹26.88 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | |
| Uses | Allergic conditions, psoriasis, arthritis |
| Side effects | Irritation, weight gain, mood swings, infections, bloating |
| Therapy | STEROID |
Uses
- Zip Capsule is used for the treatment of allergies, inflammation and rheumatic disorders associated with various organs.
- It is also used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and infections (with appropriate chemotherapy).
- This medicine is also used to prevent organ rejection during organ transplant procedures.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to prednisolone or steroids or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- If you have any other infection and are not taking any medication to treat it.
- If you are suffering from a viral infection of the eye caused by the herpes virus.
Side effects
- Irritation
- Feeling angry
- Mood swings
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Weight gain
- Infections
- Bloating
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Zip Capsule during pregnancy?
A:
There is limited information available on the safety of Zip Capsule during pregnancy. A long term use may be associated with low birth weight and growth retardation in the baby. Consult your doctor for more information. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine seek immediate medical help.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Zip Capsule while breastfeeding?
A:
Prednisolone passes into breast milk in small amounts. Thus, the use of Zip Capsule is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Zip Capsule?
A:
There is limited information available on effect of Zip Capsule on driving abilities of an individual. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness and visual disturbance you should not drive or use machines.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Zip Capsule?
A:
Although there is no known interaction of Zip Capsule with alcohol, one should limit their alcohol intake while taking steroids especially if the steroid is prescribed for long term treatment. Consult your doctor to know more and what works for you best.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience any skin allergies and rise in blood sugar levels or you are diabetic.
- You experience mood disturbances, fits and other psychiatric problems including suicidal thoughts.
- You experience visual disturbances and eye infections. Upon long term use, there is the probability that you may develop a cataract.
- You are elderly, you have a heart problem, high blood pressure and cholesterol, blood clotting problems, liver and kidney diseases. It can impair the fertility of an individual, be very cautious.
- You have a history of muscle weakness due to steroid therapy or have a condition called myasthenia gravis.
- This medicine makes you more prone to infections, in case you already have an infection like fungal infection, or you have measles or chickenpox, you are taking medicines to suppress immune response discuss your condition with a doctor. ...
- This medicine may cause inflammation and swelling in different parts of your gut like the stomach, pancreas and can also cause ulcers.
- Children and adolescents receiving steroids should be observed for growth abnormalities as steroids can retard the growth
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Zip contains prednisolone which is a man-made steroid. Steroids are hormones produced in the human body naturally that plays an important role in maintaining normal physiological function and well being of the human body. ...
- This medicine mimics the action of naturally produced steroids. It works by suppressing the immune response in allergies, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and during organ transplantation.
Directions for Use
- Zip Capsule should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Zip Capsule works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal supplements you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- You should not receive any live vaccines while taking this medicine, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.
- Antacids and certain antibiotics such as rifamycin and erythromycin can reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
- You may require a higher dose of this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat fits, such as phenobarbital or phenytoin.
- If you are taking antifungal medicines like amphotericin and ketoconazole, oral contraceptive medicines, antibiotics like troleandomycin and erythromycin, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, methotrexate, you are more likely to experience side effects of any of these medicines. ...
- There is an increased risk of stomach bleeding if you are taking painkillers or aspirin along with this medicine.
- You should be cautious you are taking any anti-diabetic medicine like insulin, medicines to stop blood clotting, water pill and medicine for hyperactive thyroid such as carbimazole and thiamazole, medicines for heart failure like digoxin. Somatropin a growth hormone if taken along can inhibit its growth in an individual. ...
- Other medicines for treating asthma-like salbutamol may lead to an increase in potassium level in blood and you may experience irregular heartbeats.
Interactions with food items
Avoid having grapefruit juice along with Zip.
Storage and disposal
- Store Zip Capsule below 25°C.
- Keep it in the original packaging to protect it from absorbing moisture.
- Keep out of reach of children.en
Dosage
Overdose
In case you have taken more than the prescribed dose of Zip, seek imediate medical help.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of Zip Capsule take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate the missed one....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What should I inform my healthcare provider before taking Zip Capsule?
A: It is important to inform your healthcare provider about your complete medical/surgical history, especially if you have any diseases like bleeding anomalies, fungal infections, kidney ailments or liver diseases.
Q: Can I stop taking Zip Capsule on my own?
A: No steroids therapy should not be stopped abruptly as it can lead to psychological problems, your dose will be gradually reduced by your doctor before completely withdrawing this therapy.
Q: Can taking Zip Capsule lead to hair loss?
A: Hair loss is not a commonly known side-effect of Zip Capsule. As every individual has a different physiological response, it is advised that you should consult your doctor if you are facing hair loss problem.
Q: Can we take Zip on an empty stomach?
A: You can take Zip with or without food or as advised by your doctor. However, it should preferably be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
References
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- Prednisolone 1 Capsule - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
- Prednisolone 1 Capsule - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
- Prednisolone [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
- What Are the Health Risks of Mixing Steroids and Alcohol? [Internet]. American Addiction Centers. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
- Prednisolone [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2021 [cited 17 April 2025]
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