Azith 250 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azith Benefits & Uses

Azith is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azith 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

Azith Related Warnings

Is the use of Azith safe for pregnant women?

Azith is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azith safe during breastfeeding?

Azith is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azith on the Kidneys?

Azith may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azith on the Liver?

Azith has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azith on the Heart?

Side effects of Azith rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azith with Other Drugs

Azith should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azith Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azith 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 Azith

Is this Azith habit forming or addictive?

Azith is not addictive in nature.

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

Azith will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azith only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Azith cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azith Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azith

Taking Azith with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azith

Information about the interaction of Azith and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azith

Question about 5 years ago

Can Azith treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Azith does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Azith

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azith is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Azith used for cough?

No, Azith 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

Is Azith good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Azith is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azith is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Azith work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azith 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.