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Azo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Azo have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Azo is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azo also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Some other side effects of Azo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Azo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Azo's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azo related warnings talks about Azo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Azo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Azo have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Azo is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Azo 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Adult(Male) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azo is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azo safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azo without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azo safe during breastfeeding?
Azo is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azo on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Azo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Azo on the Liver?
Azo is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Azo on the Heart?
Azo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azo 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 Azo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azo habit forming or addictive?
Azo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azo since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Azo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Azo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Azo
You can take Azo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azo with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Azo for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.
Azo is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
No, Azo 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.
No, Azo does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
No, Azo is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Azo is effective for treating bacterial infections only.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience