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AZ Tablet Benefits & Uses

AZ Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

AZ Tablet 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

AZ Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when AZ Tablet 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)

AZ Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of AZ Tablet safe for pregnant women?

AZ Tablet is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of AZ Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

AZ Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of AZ Tablet on the Kidneys?

AZ Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of AZ Tablet on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of AZ Tablet on the Heart?

AZ Tablet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of AZ Tablet with Other Drugs

AZ Tablet 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

AZ Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this AZ Tablet habit forming or addictive?

AZ Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking AZ Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

AZ Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

AZ Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

AZ Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and AZ Tablet

Taking AZ Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and AZ Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking AZ Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about AZ Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can AZ Tablet treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, AZ Tablet does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue AZ Tablet on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing AZ Tablet on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and may cause a relapse of the infection. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discounting this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take AZ Tablet?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take AZ Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does AZ Tablet treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

AZ Tablet 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 AZ Tablet with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between AZ Tablet 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.