Actimycin Information
Actimycin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Other than this, Actimycin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Actimycin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Actimycin are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Actimycin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Actimycin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Actimycin's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Actimycin related warnings talks about Actimycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Actimycin contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Actimycin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Actimycin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Actimycin Benefits & Uses
Actimycin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Throat Infection
- Chlamydia
- Skin Infections
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Gonorrhea
- Eye Infections
- Swollen Eyes
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Cervicitis
- Urethritis
- Chancroid
- Facial Swelling
- Vaginal discharge during pregnancy
- Ear Disease
- Lung Infections
- Lung Disease
- Pharyngitis
- Prickly Throat
- Throat Ulcer
- Hoarseness
Actimycin 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Actimycin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Actimycin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Actimycin in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Actimycin safe during breastfeeding?
Actimycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Kidneys?
Actimycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Actimycin on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Actimycin on the Heart?
Actimycin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Mild
Severe Interaction of Actimycin with Other Drugs
Actimycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Actimycin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimycin 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 Actimycin
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Is this Actimycin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Actimycin.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Actimycin as it does not make you drowsy.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Actimycin 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 Actimycin for mental disorders.
No
Actimycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Actimycin
You can take Actimycin with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Actimycin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Actimycin with alcohol.
Unknown
Frequently asked Questions about Actimycin
Question over 5 years ago
Is Actimycin used for cough?
No, Actimycin is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Question over 5 years ago
Is Actimycin good for cold?
Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician
No, Actimycin is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Actimycin is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Question almost 6 years ago
What does Actimycin treat?
Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician
Actimycin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.
Question over 5 years ago
Can I take Actimycin for treating an abscess?
Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics
Actimycin 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 over 5 years ago
Can Actimycin treat pneumonia?
Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery
Yes, Actimycin 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, Actimycin is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
See all substitutes for Actimycin
- Azee 500 Mg Injection - ₹200
- Azithral Injection (1) - ₹205
- Azimax 500 Mg Injection (1) - ₹114
- Aziwok 500 Mg Injection - ₹92
- Actimycin 500 Injection - ₹191
- Pratham Stat 1 Injection 30ml - ₹76
- Vazir Injection - ₹196
- Zycin Injection - ₹15
- Azitec 500 Injection - ₹129
- Azitec 250 Injection - ₹193
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754
