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Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

By ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS

10 Tablet(s) in Strip

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Azithromycin(250.0 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
Antibiotic

Medical Description

Azithromycin is an antibiotic, present in Azithral 250mg Tablet. It is further classified as "Macrolide" group of medicine. Azithral 250mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infection caused by various organisms at different parts of the body such as lungs, ears, throat, airways, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues. Azithromycin acts by inhibiting the growth of the causative bacteria, thus killing the bacteria. Take this tablet as prescribed and for the prescribed duration. You should always complete the prescribed course of the treatment. While on this medicine, you may experience side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache. If you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately.

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Uses of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Azithral 250mg Tablet is used for the treatment of bacterial infection in the ears, lungs, throat, tonsils, airways and nasal passage, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary system and genital parts in females

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Contraindications of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

If you are allergic to Azithromycin or any other component of Azithral 250mg Tablet
If you are allergic to erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic

Side effects of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Dizziness, breathing difficulty, headache, irregular heartbeat
Diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, lack of appetite, fever
Skin reaction, rash, itching, blistering, Swollen throat and lips, fever
Difficulty to pass urine, blood in the urine
Swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis), yellowing of the skin (Jaundice)

Precautions and Warnings of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Pregnancy

Can I take Azithral 250mg Tablet during pregnancy?

It is recommended not to use Azithral 250mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Azithral 250mg Tablet while breastfeeding?

Azithral 250mg Tablet passes in breast milk in small quantities. Breastfeeding is not advised when you are taking this medicine. If it is really necessary to be taken by breastfeeding women, watch out for symptoms like rashes, diarrhoea and sleepiness in your breastfed baby.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Azithral 250mg Tablet?

If you experience any side effect like dizziness, visual disturbance, fits you should not drive or use machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Azithral 250mg Tablet?

You should not consume alcohol along with this medicine as alcohol can exaggerate the side effects like stomach upset, dizziness and drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

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
Low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
You have any allergic reactions like swollen throat, face, rash, fever, breathing difficulty, any other infection
Your child vomiting or has irritability while feeding
You have severe infection
You have sinusitis, tonsilitis, ear infection, wounds, skin infection
You get any fungal infection after taking this medicine

Mode of Action of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

How Does It Work?

Azithromycin works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes infection.

Directions for Use of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Take Azithral 250mg Tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water as prescribed by your doctor.
Complete the course of this antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Interactions of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Interactions with other medicines

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, headaches such as ergotamine should not be used concomitantly.
You may experience irregular heart rhythm if you are taking medicines like cisapride that is used to treat gastric reflux diseases.
Medicine used during heart failure like digoxin, medicine used to treat gout like colchicine, immune system modifying medicine like ciclosporin, medicines used to stop blood clotting like warfarin, anti-allergic medicine like astemizole, should be used cautiously.
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Storage and disposal of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Store at a temperature below 25°C in a cool dry place.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which is mentioned on the pack.

Dosage of Azithral 250mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Overdose

Excess of Azithral 250mg Tablet may cause a reversible loss of hearing, 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.

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Missed a Dose

If you 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.

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Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Ravi Kakarla

MBBS, MBA

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I stop taking Azithral 250mg Tablet if I feel better?

A: No, it may decrease the effectiveness of treatment and will increase the resistance of bacteria. Always inform your doctor if you want to stop treatment.

Q: I am allergic to clarithromycin, can I take azithromycin?

A: 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.

Q: Can Azithral 250mg Tablet be used for cough?

A: Yes, Azithral 250mg Tablet can be used to treat cough. Your doctor may prescribe you the most appropriate medicine based on your health condition.

Q: Can the use of Azithral 250mg Tablet cause diarrhoea?

A: Yes, the use of Azithral 250mg 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.

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Contains	Azithromycin(250.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infection
Side effects	Diarrhoea, headache, nausea, stomacch pain, gas

Last Updated on: 03 Mar 2021 | 11:19 AM (IST)

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