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Azifine 500 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Azifine 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Azifine 500 mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treatment of Bacterial Infections:</strong> Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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> Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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>Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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>Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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:

  • Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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 Azifine 500 mg Tablet for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. 

FAQs

Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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 Azifine 500 mg Tablet. These antacids can interact with Azifine 500 mg Tablet and make them less effective when taken at the same time.

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

If you forget to take Azifine 500 mg Tablet, 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

Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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 Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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 Azifine 500 mg Tablet.

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 Azifine 500 mg Tablet may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Azifine 500 mg Tablet also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.

Azifine 500 mg Tablet 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.

Azifine 500 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.

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

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

Store Azifine 500 mg Tablet at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Side effects of Azifine 500 mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Please consult the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Azifine 500 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.