Azithom-250 Tablet (6): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Azithom Benefits & Uses

Azithom is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Azithom 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

Azithom Related Warnings

Is the use of Azithom safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Azithom in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Azithom safe during breastfeeding?

Azithom does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azithom on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Azithom on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Azithom on the Liver?

Azithom has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azithom on the Heart?

Side effects of Azithom rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azithom with Other Drugs

Azithom 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

Azithom Contraindications

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

Is this Azithom habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Azithom is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Azithom only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Azithom is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Azithom Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azithom

Taking Azithom with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithom

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azithom with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Azithom

Question over 5 years ago

What should I do if I'm allergic to Azithom?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

If you are allergic to Azithom then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Azithom treat a urinary tract infection?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Azithom?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Azithom 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 almost 6 years ago

Can you drink alcohol while taking Azithom?

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 Azithom 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 Azithom.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Azithom treat gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Yes, Azithom 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.