Azitor 10 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azitor Benefits & Uses

Azitor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azitor 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

Azitor Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azitor is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

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)

Azitor Related Warnings

Is the use of Azitor safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Azitor in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azitor safe during breastfeeding?

Azitor is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azitor on the Kidneys?

Azitor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azitor on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Azitor on the Heart?

Side effects of Azitor rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azitor with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azitor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azitor 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 Azitor

Is this Azitor habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Azitor is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azitor since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azitor only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Azitor for mental disorders.

No

Azitor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azitor

Taking Azitor with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azitor

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azitor and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azitor

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitor for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Azitor is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Azitor treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Azitor can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azitor is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azitor work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azitor is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform vital activities Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and prevents the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azitor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions are found between Azitor and alcohol, it does not reduce the effectiveness of the drug. However, alcohol can cause liver damage and dehydration in some people which may increase the severity of side effects, if taken together. So, it is better to avoid taking alcohol with Azitor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azitor with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azitor and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.