Zithrocin 500mg Tablet

By ZYDUS HEALTHCARE LIMITED

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Zithrocin 500 MG Description

Zithrocin Tablet contains Azithromycin as its active ingredient. It is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infection caused by various organisms at different parts of the body such as lungs,

throat, airways, urinary tract, dental. It acts by inhibiting the growth of the causative bacteria, thus killing the bacteria. Take this tablet as prescribed and for the prescribed duration. You may experience adverse effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, headache. If you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor, if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements your take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.

Product Summary

Offer Price	₹91.34
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Contains	Azithromycin(500.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infection
Side effects	Diarrhoea, headache, nausea, stomacch pain, gas
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Zithrocin 500 MG

Zithrocin Tablet is used to treat bacterial infection caused by various susceptible organisms.

Contraindications of Zithrocin 500 MG

If you are allergic to Azithromycin or any other component of Zithrocin Tablet.
If you are allergic to erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.

Side effects of Zithrocin 500 MG

Diarrhoea
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain/discomfort
Altered blood cell count
Decrease appetite
Dizziness
Gas
Loose stools
Rash
Tiredness

Precautions and Warnings of Zithrocin 500 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Zithrocin Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effect of Zithrocin Tablet on pregnancy. It is recommended to avoid taking this medcince unless prescribed by your doctor after assessing the benefit.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Zithrocin Tablet while breastfeeding?

Zithrocin Tablet passes into the breast milk 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 Zithrocin Tablet?

If you experience any side effect like dizziness, visual impairment, blurred vision after taking Zithrocin Tablet, then avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Zithrocin Tablet?

It is recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while on Zithrocin 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.

Mode of Action of Zithrocin 500 MG

How Does It Work?

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

Directions for Use of Zithrocin 500 MG

Zithrocin 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 Zithrocin 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.

Interactions of Zithrocin 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Zithrocin Tablet works, or Zithrocin Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially/In particular if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pa...
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Storage and disposal of Zithrocin 500 MG

Store at a temperature below 25°C in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Zithrocin 500 MG

Overdose

Excess of Zithrocin 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 neare...

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...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Mahesh Muthe

MBBS

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can the use of Zithrocin Tablet cause diarrhoea?

A: Yes, the use of Zithrocin 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.

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 Zithrocin Tablet be used for tonsilitis?

A: Zithrocin 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.

Q: Can I stop taking Zithrocin Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?

A: No, do not stop taking Zithrocin 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.

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ZITHROCIN

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23/02/2025

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