Amozith 500 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amozith 500 tablet used for?
Amozith 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and ear infections. It contains Azithromycin 500mg which stops bacterial growth, and Lactic acid bacillus which helps maintain gut health during antibiotic therapy.
- Generic Name: Azithromycin + Lactic acid bacillus
- Manufacturer: Uniark Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amozith 500 tablet Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urethritis, cervicitis, otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, prophylaxis of Mycobacterium avium complex in HIV patients.
Off-label uses: Bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections, malaria prophylaxis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Azithromycin + Lactic acid bacillus |
| Brand Name | Azital-LB 500 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Uniark Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolide antibiotic + Probiotic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Azithromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis. Lactic acid bacillus restores gut flora.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amozith 500 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amozith 500 tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Hepatotoxicity
- QT prolongation
- Torsades de pointes
- Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hearing loss (reversible)
- Taste/smell disturbances
- Interstitial nephritis
- Acute pancreatitis
- Myasthenia gravis exacerbation
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased digoxin levels |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced azithromycin absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- Ergotamine
- Pimozide
- Colchicine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Cyclosporine
- Nelfinavir
- Rifabutin
- Statins
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Triazolam
- Carbamazepine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food reduces absorption; take on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals).
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any macrolide; history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with prior azithromycin use; concomitant use with pimozide or ergotamine.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, ECG (if risk factors for QT prolongation), signs of infection resolution.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Azithromycin excreted in breast milk; use with caution. Lactic acid bacillus safe.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive measures; no specific antidote.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.