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Forit 250 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Forit 250 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Forit 250 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Forit 250 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Forit 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Forit 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forit 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Forit 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Forit 250 Tablet related warnings section.
The section on Forit 250 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Forit 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Forit 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Forit 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Is the use of Forit 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Forit safely.
Is the use of Forit 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Forit does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Forit 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Forit may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Forit 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Forit on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Forit 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Forit rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forit 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forit 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Forit 250 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Forit 250 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Forit 250 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Forit 250 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Forit 250 Tablet
Taking Forit 250 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forit 250 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forit 250 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Forit 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.
Forit 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Forit and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Forit.
No, Forit is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Forit is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Yes, Forit can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754