Azifine Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Azifine Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Azifine Plus 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.
Common side effects of Azifine Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azifine Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azifine Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Azifine Plus's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azifine Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Azifine Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Azifine Plus may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Azifine Plus is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azifine Plus 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azifine Plus is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azifine Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azifine Plus safely.
Is the use of Azifine Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Azifine Plus does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Azifine Plus on the Kidneys?
Azifine Plus rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azifine Plus on the Liver?
Azifine Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azifine Plus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azifine Plus on the heart have been reported.
Azifine Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azifine Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azifine Plus habit forming or addictive?
Azifine Plus does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Azifine Plus as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Azifine Plus should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Azifine Plus is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azifine Plus
Taking Azifine Plus with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azifine Plus
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azifine Plus with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Azifine Plus 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.
Yes, Azifine Plus may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Azifine Plus 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azifine Plus 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.
No harmful interactions are found between Azifine Plus 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 Plus.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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