Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. While these are the most often observed Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm related warnings talks about Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm 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 |
Is the use of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Azithral without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Azithral.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm on the Kidneys?
Azithral rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm on the Liver?
Side effects of Azithral rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm on the Heart?
Azithral is rarely harmful for the heart.
Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm
It is safe to take Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Azithral Eye Ointment 5gm with alcohol.
Azithral 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.
Azithral is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.
Discontinuing Azithral 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.
Azithral 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 Azithral then do not take it. If you have already taken it and you are experiencing allergic reactions do not delay inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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