Covaz: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Covaz Benefits & Uses

Covaz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Covaz 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

Covaz Related Warnings

Is the use of Covaz safe for pregnant women?

Covaz is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Covaz safe during breastfeeding?

Covaz is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Covaz on the Kidneys?

Covaz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Covaz on the Liver?

Covaz is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Covaz on the Heart?

Covaz is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Covaz with Other Drugs

Covaz 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

Covaz Contraindications

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

Is this Covaz habit forming or addictive?

Covaz does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Covaz should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Covaz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Covaz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Covaz

Taking Covaz with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Covaz

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Covaz.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Covaz

Question almost 6 years ago

What does Covaz treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Covaz 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

What is Covaz

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Covaz 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

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

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

If you are allergic to Covaz 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 I take Covaz with oral contraceptive pills?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Covaz 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 I take Covaz for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Covaz 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.