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Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension 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.
It is also important to note that Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension related warnings talks about Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension 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 |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azilet in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azilet.
What is the effect of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Kidneys?
Azilet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Liver?
Side effects of Azilet rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Azilet on the heart have been reported.
Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension 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 Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension
It is safe to take Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Azilet 200mg/5ml Suspension.
Take Azilet 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.
Azilet 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.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Azilet 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.
Azilet is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
Yes, Azilet can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754
