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Azithrot-500Mg Tab Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Azithrot-500Mg Tab is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Azithrot-500Mg Tab are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Bacterial Infections:</strong> Azithrot-500Mg Tab is commonly prescribed for managing bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.</li><li><strong>Skin and Soft Tissue Infections:</strong> Azithrot-500Mg Tab effectively treats skin conditions like cellulitis and other soft tissue infections caused by bacteria that respond to this medication.</li><li><strong>Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): </strong>Azithrot-500Mg Tab is widely used in the treatment of STIs such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea, due to its efficacy against the bacteria responsible for these diseases.</li><li><strong>Ear Infections (Otitis Media): </strong>Azithrot-500Mg Tab is also employed in the treatment of otitis media, a middle ear infection often seen in children, to alleviate symptoms and combat the infection.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Azithrot-500Mg Tab slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.
  • It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin.
  • Doctors prescribe Azithrot-500Mg Tab for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. 

FAQs

Azithrot-500Mg Tab is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It works by killing the harmful bacteria.

Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Azithrot-500Mg Tab. These antacids can interact with Azithrot-500Mg Tab and make them less effective when taken at the same time.

Never stop the treatment with Azithrot-500Mg Tab on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Azithrot-500Mg Tab once discuss this with your doctor.

If you forget to take Azithrot-500Mg Tab, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

Azithrot-500Mg Tab can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

You should avoid taking Azithrot-500Mg Tab if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Azithrot-500Mg Tab.

No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.

Yes in some cases, people using Azithrot-500Mg Tab may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Azithrot-500Mg Tab also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.

Azithrot-500Mg Tab is an effective antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It has a broad spectrum of anti-bacterial activity and is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Azithrot-500Mg Tab can be taken with or without food.

Azithrot-500Mg Tab should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. In some cases, the use of Azithrot-500Mg Tab can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azithrot-500Mg Tab and call your doctor.

Azithrot-500Mg Tab may interact with anti-emetics, neuroleptics, migraine medicines, statins, anticholinergics and anti-gout medicines. Before starting Azithrot-500Mg Tab, let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to prevent interactions.

Store Azithrot-500Mg Tab at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Side effects of Azithrot-500Mg Tab include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Please consult the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Azithrot-500Mg Tab slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.

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