Zithromycin 500 Tablet Information

Zithromycin 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Zithromycin 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Zithromycin 500 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Zithromycin 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Zithromycin 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Zithromycin 500 Tablet 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.

In addition, Zithromycin 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zithromycin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zithromycin 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Zithromycin 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zithromycin 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Zithromycin Benefits & Uses
Zithromycin Dosage & How to Take
Zithromycin Side Effects
Zithromycin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zithromycin with Other Drugs
Zithromycin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zithromycin
Zithromycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zithromycin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Zithromycin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Zithromycin 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

Zithromycin 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zithromycin 500 Tablet is used -

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Zithromycin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

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

Pregnant women can take Zithromycin safely.

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

Zithromycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

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

Zithromycin rarely affects the kidneys.

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

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

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

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zithromycin 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Zithromycin 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Zithromycin 500 Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this Zithromycin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zithromycin 500 Tablet has not been reported.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Zithromycin 500 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, the use of Zithromycin 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Zithromycin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zithromycin 500 Tablet

You can take Zithromycin 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zithromycin 500 Tablet

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754

Zithromycin 500 Tablet