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Azinam 500 mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections, such as:</p><ul><li>1. Treat Bacterial Infections</li><li> </li><li>Respiratory tract infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia)</li><li>Throat infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis)</li><li>Ear infections (e.g. otitis media)</li><li>Skin and soft tissue infection</li><li>Sexually transmitted infections (e.g. chlamydia)</li><li>Typhoid fever (in some cases)</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Azinam 500 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctors prescribe Azinam 500 mg Tablet for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

FAQs

Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Azinam 500 mg Tablet. These antacids can interact with Azinam 500 mg Tablet and make them less effective when taken at the same time.

Never stop the treatment with Azinam 500 mg Tablet on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Azinam 500 mg Tablet once discuss this with your doctor.

If you forget to take Azinam 500 mg Tablet, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

Azinam 500 mg Tablet contains lactose monohydrate so if you have intolerance towards sugars, consult your doctor before starting Azinam 500 mg Tablet.

Azinam 500 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

You should avoid taking Azinam 500 mg Tablet if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Azinam 500 mg Tablet.

No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.

Yes in some cases, people using Azinam 500 mg Tablet may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Azinam 500 mg Tablet also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.

Clinical evidence suggests that Azinam 500 mg Tablet does not affect the working of any oral birth control pills and contraceptives devices.

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