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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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithom is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Hearing Loss
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction
Tachycardia

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

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 almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Azithom on my own without doctors advice?

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

Discontinuing Azithom 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 Azithom without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Azithom is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Azithom treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Azithom is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question almost 6 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.