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Azith 250 Tablet Information

Azith 250 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Azith 250 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Azith 250 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Azith 250 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azith 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azith 250 Tablet 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.

It is also important to note that Azith 250 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Azith 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Azith 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Azith 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azith 250 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Azith 250 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Azith 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azith 250 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

Azith 250 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Azith 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Azith is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Azith 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Azith is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azith 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Azith may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azith 250 Tablet on the Liver?

Azith has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azith 250 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Azith rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Azith 250 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azith 250 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 Azith 250 Tablet

Is this Azith 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Azith 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

Azith 250 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azith 250 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Azith 250 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Azith 250 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azith 250 Tablet

Taking Azith 250 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azith 250 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Azith 250 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azith 250 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azith treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Azith

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Azith 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

Is Azith used for cough?

No, Azith is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Azith good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Azith is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azith is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Azith work in the body?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Azith 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.