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Azipro 500mg Strip Of 3 Tablets

Name: Azipro 500mg Strip Of 3 Tablets
Brand: AZIPRO
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Overview

Azipro 500mg tablet contains azithromycin as its active ingredient which belongs to an antibiotic class of medicine. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by various organisms in different parts of the body such as the lungs, throat, airways, urinary tract, and dental. It acts by inhibiting the growth of the causative bacteria, thus killing the bacteria.

The dose, frequency, and duration of the treatment will be decided by your doctor after accessing your condition. Take Azipro as advised by your doctor for the specified duration. Antibiotics do not work for colds, flu or other viral infections.

Usage Instructions

Directions for Use

Azipro 500mg tablet should be taken as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break this medicine.
If you are taking any antacids, then the Azipro 500mg tablet should be taken at least one hour before or two hours after the dose of antacids. Take it at a fixed time to gain optimal benefit.

Safety Information

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take the Azipro 500mg tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of the Azipro 500mg tablet on pregnancy. It is recommended to avoid taking this meicine unless prescribed by your doctor after assessing the benefit.

Breast Feeding

Can I take the Azipro 500mg tablet while breastfeeding?

Azipro 500mg tablet passes into the breastmilk and may cause harm to the infant. Monitor your child closely for diarrhoea, vomiting, fungal infection while you are on this medicine. If you suspect any of the symptoms in your baby, report to the doctor immediately.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed the Azipro 500mg tablet?

If you experience any side effect like dizziness, visual impairment, blurred vision after taking the Azipro 500mg tablet, then avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Azipro 500mg tablet?

It is recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while on the Azipro 500mg tablet, as it may increase the side effects. Talk to your doctor if you consume it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You had any allergic reactions due to medicine.
You have liver or kidney disease.
Your child vomiting or has irritability while feeding.
You have heart disease such as irregular heart rate, heart failure, decreased heart rate.
You are on any medication.
You experience diarrhoea after taking this medicine.
You have myasthenia gravis.
You have a severe infection.
You have sinusitis, tonsilitis, ear infection, wounds, skin infection.
You get any fungal infection after taking this medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of the Azipro 500mg tablet may cause hearing disturbances, severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of medicine 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 for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Azipro 500mg tablet works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes infection.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can the use of the Azipro 500mg tablet cause diarrhoea?

Yes, the use of the Azipro 500mg tablet can cause diarrhoea along with the desired effect, but not everyone gets them. It is an antibiotic that kills both good and bad bacteria, when good bacteria present in the intestine gets killed it can cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea, talk to your doctor about it.

I am allergic to clarithromycin, can I take azithromycin?

No, you should not take this medicine if you have an allergy to clarithromycin. You should also never take other medicines from the same class of antibiotics (macrolides) eg Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Azithromycin and Fidaxomicin.

Can Azipro 500mg tablet be used for tonsilitis?

Azipro 500mg tablet is not the first line of treatment for tonsilitis, however, it further depends on the infection-causing organism. Your doctor may prescribe you the medicine based on the susceptible organism.

Can I stop taking the Azipro 500mg tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking the Azipro 500mg tablet and complete the full course of treatment else the treatment might fail and the chance of reoccurrence of the infection increases. You may feel better before your infection is being cured completely. To gain optimal benefit it is advised to take it for the prescribed duration.

What is the composition of Azipro 500?

Azipro 500 contains azithromycin as its active component.

Can I take Azipro 500 for a throat infection?

You should not take Azipro 500 or any other medicine without consulting a doctor. A throat infection can be either due to bacterial or viral infection. Do not self-medicate with antibiotics in any case.

What is Azipro 500 tablet used for?

Azipro 500 tablet is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections of the eyes, ears, lungs, throat, airways and soft tissues. It is also used for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.

When should I take Azipro 500?

Azipro 500 tablets can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor. But it is important to take it regularly and do not miss any dose of this medicine. If you have a sensitive stomach take it preferably with a meal to avoid stomach discomfort.