Azicip 500mg Strip Of 3 Tablets
Azicip 500 MG Description
Azicip 500 tablet is an antibiotic medicine. It is used for the treatment of various bacterial infections of the ears, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues and urinary tract. Azicip 500 contains azithromycin as its active component. It works by killing the infection-causing bacteria.
Take Azicip 500 tablets in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip a dose or consume more than the dose recommended by the doctor. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Azithromycin is also the active ingredient in the medications Azithral 500, Azee 500, Azax 500, and Azifast 500 tablets. Azicip 500 tablets or any antibiotic medicine should only be used when prescribed. Unwanted use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance and make them inactive against infection in the future.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹59.39 |
You Save | ₹19.80 (25% on MRP) |
Contains | Azithromycin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Azicip 500 MG
- For the treatment of bacterial infections in the ears, lungs, throat, tonsils, airways, nasal passage, skin, and soft tissue.
- For the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia.
- Pneumonia or lung infections due to coming in contact with an infected person (CAP).
- Infection of the urinary system and genital parts in females.
Contraindications of Azicip 500 MG
Side effects of Azicip 500 MG
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Azicip 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart problems or abnormal heart rhythms.
- You experience severe and persistent diarrhoea after taking this medicine.
- You have kidney or liver problems.
- You have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis).
- You have any neurological or psychiatric or mental problems.
- You have low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.
- You have any allergic reactions like swollen throat, face, rash, fever, breathing difficulty, or any other infection.
Directions for Use of Azicip 500 MG
- Azicip 500 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Complete the course of this antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of Azicip 500 MG
- Azicip 500 tablet should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or heat.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of Azicip 500 MG
- Azicip 500 tablet is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the chest, nose, throat, ear, skin, soft tissue and certain sexually transmitted infections. It should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor....
- You should always complete the entire course of treatment with antibiotics as prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss any dose and do not take more than the prescribed dose.
- Before starting Azicip 500 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
- Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Azicip 500 tablet. Antacids should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after the antibiotic.
- Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea and wind (flatulence) can occur as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve even after completing the antibiotic course.
Dosage of Azicip 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Azicip 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Azicip 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Azicip 500 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Medicines used to manage stomach acid such as antacids should be taken with a minimum gap of at least one hour with this medicine.
- Medicines used for migraine and headaches such as ergotamine should not be used concomitantly.
- Medicines used during heart failure like digoxin, medicines used to treat gout like colchicine, immune system modifying medicines like cyclosporin, medicines used to stop blood clotting like warfarin, and anti-allergic medicine like astemizole, should be used cautiously....
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop taking Azicip 500 tablet if I feel better?
Q: What are the common side effects of Azicip 500?
Q: What is Azicip 500 tablet used for?
Q: Can I take Azicip 500 for fever?
Q: Can I use Azicip 500 tablet for throat infection or cough?
Q: Is Azicip 500 and azithromycin the same?
Q: Does Azicip 500 make you sleepy?
References
- Azithromycin 500mg tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 07 May 2022]
- Azithromycin [Internet]. Pdf.hres.ca. 2022 [cited 07 May 2022]
- Azithromycin [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 07 May 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 07 May 2022]
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