Azicore 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azicore 500 Tablet Information

Azicore 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azicore 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Azicore 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Azicore 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azicore 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azicore 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azicore 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Azicore 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Azicore 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Azicore 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Azicore 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Azicore Benefits & Uses
Azicore Dosage & How to Take
Azicore Side Effects
Azicore Related Warnings
Azicore Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azicore
Azicore Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azicore 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azicore 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azicore 500 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azicore 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azicore 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Azicore is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azicore 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Azicore does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azicore 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Azicore may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azicore 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Azicore on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azicore 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Azicore has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Azicore 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azicore 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azicore 500 Tablet

Is this Azicore 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Azicore 500 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Azicore 500 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Azicore 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Azicore 500 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azicore 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azicore 500 Tablet

You can take Azicore 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azicore 500 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azicore 500 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azicore 500 Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Can Azicore treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Azicore can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azicore is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question over 5 years ago

What does Azicore treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azicore is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Azicore work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azicore is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Azicore used for cough?

No, Azicore is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Azicore with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azicore and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.