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Azibest 500 Mg Tablet Information

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azibest 500 Mg 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.

It is also important to note that Azibest 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azibest 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

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

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

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Azibest 500 Mg 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: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Azibest is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Azibest.

Safe
What is the effect of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Azibest rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Azibest rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azibest 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Azibest is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Heart Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Azibest 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Azibest 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Azibest 500 Mg Tablet is addictive.

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

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Azibest 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azibest 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azibest 500 Mg Tablet

You can take Azibest 500 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azibest 500 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azibest 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azibest 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Azibest with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azibest 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Azibest for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Azibest is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Azibest work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azibest 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 over 5 years ago

What is Azibest

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azibest 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

Can Azibest cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Azibest may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.