Azicure 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azicure Benefits & Uses

Azicure is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azicure 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

Azicure Related Warnings

Is the use of Azicure safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azicure safely.

Safe
Is the use of Azicure safe during breastfeeding?

Azicure does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azicure on the Kidneys?

Azicure rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azicure on the Liver?

Azicure is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azicure on the Heart?

Azicure is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azicure with Other Drugs

Azicure 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

Azicure Contraindications

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

Is this Azicure habit forming or addictive?

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

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

Azicure does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azicure should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Azicure for mental disorders.

No

Azicure Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azicure

Taking Azicure with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azicure

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azicure

Question over 5 years ago

Is Azicure safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Azicure is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Azicure on my own without doctors advice?

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

Discontinuing Azicure 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 does Azicure work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azicure 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 over 5 years ago

Is Azicure good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Azicure treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azicure 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.