Safaz 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Safaz 500 Tablet Information

Safaz 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Safaz 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Safaz 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Safaz 500 Tablet include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Safaz 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Safaz 500 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.

In addition, Safaz 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Safaz 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Safaz 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Safaz 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Safaz 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Safaz 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Safaz 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Safaz 500 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: 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

Safaz 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Safaz 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Safaz is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Safaz 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Safaz is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Safaz 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Safaz 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Safaz rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Safaz 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Safaz on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Safaz 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Safaz 500 Tablet 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 Safaz 500 Tablet

Is this Safaz 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Safaz 500 Tablet.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Safaz 500 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Safaz 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Safaz 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Safaz 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Safaz 500 Tablet

Taking Safaz 500 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Safaz 500 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Safaz 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Safaz 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

How does Safaz work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Safaz 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Safaz for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Safaz 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 over 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Safaz on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Safaz 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Safaz good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Safaz safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Safaz 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.