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Azforin Benefits & Uses

Azforin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azforin 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

Azforin Related Warnings

Is the use of Azforin safe for pregnant women?

Azforin is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azforin safe during breastfeeding?

Azforin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azforin on the Kidneys?

Azforin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azforin on the Liver?

Azforin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azforin on the Heart?

Azforin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azforin with Other Drugs

Azforin 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

Azforin Contraindications

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

Is this Azforin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azforin.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azforin 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 Azforin for mental disorders.

No

Azforin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azforin

It is safe to take Azforin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azforin

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azforin

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azforin for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Azforin for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Azforin for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Azforin 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 I take Azforin with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azforin 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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Azforin

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azforin is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.