⚠️ Medical Safety Information
⚠️ Hepatotoxicity Risk
⚠️ Allergy Alert
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name | Azithromycin (500mg) |
| Manufacturer | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Packaging | strip of 3 tablets |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| Habit Forming | ✓ No |
| Prescription Required | ✓ Yes (Schedule H Drug) |
💊 What is Azirox 500mg Tablet used for?
Azirox Tablet contains azithromycin (500mg), a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. It is used for respiratory tract infections, skin infections, otitis media, and certain sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., chlamydia). It has a long half-life allowing once-daily dosing. Usually taken for 3-5 days. It is well absorbed orally, and its tissue concentrations exceed serum levels. Avoid in patients with hepatic impairment or QT prolongation.
💡 How to Take Azirox 500mg Tablet
Take with or without food as directed. Swallow whole, do not crush.
- ✅ Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- ✅ Do not exceed the recommended dose
- ✅ Complete the full course of medication
- ✅ Store at room temperature away from moisture
⚠️ Side Effects
Common and serious side effects may include:
- Common side effects include diarrhea
- nausea
- abdominal pain
- and vomiting. Less common: headache
- dizziness
- and skin rash. Serious: severe allergic reactions (angioedema
- anaphylaxis)
- pseudomembranous colitis
- hepatotoxicity
- and QT prolongation (risk of arrhythmia). It may cause taste perversion.
Note: This is not a complete list. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔄 Cheaper Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same active ingredient Azithromycin (500mg) that may be more affordable:
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📖 Patient Counseling
- 🔹 Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor
- 🔹 Inform your doctor about all other medications you're taking
- 🔹 Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
- 🔹 If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Skip if it's almost time for next dose.
- 🔹 Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe allergic reactions