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Azo 500 mg Tablet

Azithromycin (500mg)

₹115.00 ₹117.603% Off


Product Code: 168360
Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer: Diamond Drugs Pvt Ltd
Constituents

Azithromycin (500mg)

Usage of Azo 500 mg Tablet

Azo 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).

Possible Side-effects

Common
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

Unit

3 tablets in 1 strip

Manufacturer

Diamond Drugs Pvt Ltd

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How to use Azo 500 mg Tablet

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. Azo 500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Azo 500 mg Tablet 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 generally safe to consume alcohol with Azo 500 mg Tablet.

Azo 500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Azo 500 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Azo 500 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Azo 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azo 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Azo 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azo 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

  • Your doctor has prescribed Azo 500 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
  • Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
  • Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azo 500 mg Tablet.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn"t stop or if you find blood in your stools.
  • Stop taking Azo 500 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Azo safe?

Azo is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Azo an antibiotic?

Yes, Azo is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Azo. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Can the use of Azo cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Azo 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.

Q. How long does Azo takes to work?

Usually, Azo starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don"t get better after using Azo?

Inform your doctor if you don"t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Azo when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Azo and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Azo cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Azo will cause infertility in males or females.Show moreShow less

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