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Azforin 500 Tablet Information

Azforin 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azforin 500 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azforin 500 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Azforin 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azforin 500 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azforin 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Azforin 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azforin 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Azforin 500 Tablet contraindications section.

Besides this, Azforin 500 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azforin 500 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Azforin Benefits & Uses
Azforin Dosage & How to Take
Azforin Side Effects
Azforin Related Warnings
Azforin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azforin
Azforin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azforin 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azforin 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azforin 500 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

Azforin 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azforin 500 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)

Azforin 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azforin 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Azforin is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azforin 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Azforin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azforin 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Azforin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azforin 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Azforin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azforin 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Azforin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Azforin 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azforin 500 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 Azforin 500 Tablet

Is this Azforin 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Azforin 500 Tablet.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azforin 500 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azforin 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Azforin 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azforin 500 Tablet

It is safe to take Azforin 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azforin 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azforin 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azforin 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Azforin treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Azforin good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Azforin is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azforin is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azforin?

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 Azforin 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 Azforin.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Azforin used for cough?

No, Azforin 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 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.