Azifine 100 Mg Suspension: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azifine Information

Azifine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension, Syrup. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azifine have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Azifine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Azifine are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azifine have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azifine are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Azifine's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Azifine related warnings talks about Azifine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Azifine are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Azifine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azifine is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Azifine Benefits & Uses
Azifine Dosage & How to Take
Azifine Side Effects
Azifine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Azifine with Other Drugs
Azifine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Azifine
Azifine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Azifine Benefits & Uses

Azifine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azifine 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azifine Related Warnings

Is the use of Azifine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azifine without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Azifine safe during breastfeeding?

Azifine is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azifine on the Kidneys?

Azifine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azifine on the Liver?

Azifine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azifine on the Heart?

Side effects of Azifine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azifine with Other Drugs

Azifine 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

Azifine Contraindications

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

Is this Azifine habit forming or addictive?

Azifine does not cause addiction.

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

Azifine will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Azifine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Azifine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Azifine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azifine

Taking Azifine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifine

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azifine

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Azifine treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azifine 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 Azifine treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azifine?

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 Azifine 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 Azifine.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Azifine?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Azifine 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 over 5 years ago

How does Azifine work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azifine 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.