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Aziscot 500 Tablet Information

Aziscot 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Aziscot 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Aziscot 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Aziscot 500 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aziscot 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Aziscot 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Aziscot 500 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Aziscot 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Aziscot 500 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Aziscot 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aziscot 500 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Aziscot Benefits & Uses
Aziscot Dosage & How to Take
Aziscot Side Effects
Aziscot Related Warnings
Aziscot Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Aziscot
Aziscot Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Aziscot 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Aziscot 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Aziscot 500 Tablet 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

Aziscot 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Aziscot 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Aziscot safely.

Safe
Is the use of Aziscot 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Aziscot does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aziscot 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Aziscot may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aziscot 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Aziscot rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Aziscot 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Aziscot has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Aziscot 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aziscot 500 Tablet 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 Aziscot 500 Tablet

Is this Aziscot 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Aziscot 500 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Aziscot 500 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Aziscot 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Aziscot 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Aziscot 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aziscot 500 Tablet

You can take Aziscot 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aziscot 500 Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Aziscot 500 Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Aziscot 500 Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Aziscot

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Aziscot 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Aziscot treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Aziscot can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a doctor. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Aziscot on my own without doctors advice?

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

Discontinuing Aziscot 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

Can I take Aziscot with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Aziscot 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Aziscot treat pneumonia?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Aziscot can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Aziscot is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.