Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Laz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Laz have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Laz depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Laz also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Laz side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Laz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laz is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Laz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Laz related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Laz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Laz have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Laz is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Laz 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Adult(Female) |
|
Adult(Male) |
|
Is the use of Laz safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Laz without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Laz safe during breastfeeding?
Laz is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Laz on the Kidneys?
Laz rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laz on the Liver?
Laz may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Laz on the Heart?
Laz has very mild side effects on the heart.
Laz 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 Laz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laz habit forming or addictive?
Laz is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Laz as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Laz only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Laz is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Laz
It is safe to take Laz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laz
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Laz.
Yes, Laz may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Laz is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Laz 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.
If you are allergic to Laz then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Laz 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754