Azithral 500mg Azithromycin Tablets IP

Azithral-500 Tablet 5's belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Azithral-500 Tablet 5's slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azithral-500 Tablet 5's does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Azithral-500 Tablet 5's should only be taken if advised by your doctor.  It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. Azithral-500 Tablet 5's should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Azithral-500 Tablet 5's are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion. An allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). If you have diarrhoea without blood or mucus for more than four days, you should consult a doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether Azithral-500 Tablet 5's harm baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. It is better to contact a doctor before using Azithral-500 Tablet 5's during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.  Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azithral-500 Tablet 5's can make your skin sensitive to sunburn. In this case, it is advisable to wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.