Azithromycin (250mg)
Azizen 250mg Capsule is taken orally, preferably one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, headache, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.Do not use Azizen 250mg Capsule if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that happened with the use of azithromycin. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
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 themCommon side effects of Azizen
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Azizen 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azizen 250mg Capsule.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Azizen 250mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Azizen 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azizen 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Azizen 250mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azizen 250mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azizen 250mg Capsule. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, the use of Azizen 250mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azizen 250mg Capsule exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Azizen 250mg Capsule starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azizen 250mg Capsule is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azizen 250mg Capsule should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azizen 250mg Capsule. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azizen 250mg Capsule increases the risk of sunburn.
Azizen 250mg Capsule is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azizen 250mg Capsule has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azizen 250mg Capsule. Antibiotics such as Azizen 250mg Capsule can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azizen 250mg Capsule or soon after stopping it.
