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Azit Benefits & Uses

Azit is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azit 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

Azit Related Warnings

Is the use of Azit safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azit without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Azit safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Azit.

Safe
What is the effect of Azit on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Azit on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azit on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Azit on the Heart?

Azit has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azit with Other Drugs

Azit 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

Azit Contraindications

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

Is this Azit habit forming or addictive?

Azit is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azit since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Azit is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azit Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azit

It is safe to take Azit with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azit

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azit.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azit

Question about 5 years ago

What does Azit treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azit 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Azit without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Azit is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Azit safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Azit is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Azit cause diarrheoa?

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

Yes, Azit 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.