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Azifast Gel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azifast Gel have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azifast Gel. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Azifast Gel include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Azifast Gel can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Azifast Gel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azifast Gel is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Azifast Gel has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Azifast Gel related warnings section.
The section on Azifast Gel contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Azifast Gel have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azifast Gel is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azifast Gel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azifast Gel is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azifast Gel safe for pregnant women?
Azifast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Azifast Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Azifast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azifast Gel on the Kidneys?
Azifast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azifast Gel on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Azifast on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Azifast Gel on the Heart?
Side effects of Azifast rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azifast Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azifast Gel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Azifast Gel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Azifast Gel since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azifast Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azifast Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azifast Gel
It is safe to take Azifast Gel with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifast Gel
Information about the interaction of Azifast Gel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Azifast is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azifast is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
Discontinuing Azifast 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.
Azifast is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
No harmful interactions are found between Azifast 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 Azifast.
Azifast 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience