Azorta Oral Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Azorta Oral Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Azorta Oral Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azorta Oral Suspension 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 Azorta Oral Suspension as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Azorta Oral Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azorta Oral Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Azorta Oral Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azorta Oral Suspension related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Azorta Oral Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Azorta Oral Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azorta Oral Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azorta Oral Suspension 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Azorta Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azorta without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azorta Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Azorta is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azorta Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Azorta rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azorta Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Azorta may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azorta Oral Suspension on the Heart?
Azorta is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azorta Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azorta Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Azorta Oral Suspension.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azorta Oral Suspension as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azorta Oral Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azorta Oral Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azorta Oral Suspension
It is safe to take Azorta Oral Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azorta Oral Suspension
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azorta Oral Suspension.
Azorta is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
No, Azorta 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.
Azorta 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.
No, Azorta is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azorta is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Discontinuing Azorta on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754