Azihealth 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children.

Introduction:
Azihealth 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

How to Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azihealth 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Azihealth 500 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

Quick Tips:

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
• Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
• Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azihealth 500 Tablet.
• Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
• Stop taking Azihealth 500 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Interacting Drugs:

• Astemizole
• Disopyramide
• Ebastine
• Lovastatin

FAQs:

• Is Azithromycin 500 mg tablet safe?
  Azithromycin 500 mg tablet is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.


• What if I don't get better?
  Inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet. Also, inform your doctor immediately if your symptoms worsen.


• Can the use of Azithromycin 500 mg tablet cause diarrhea?
  Yes, the use of Azithromycin 500 mg tablet can cause diarrhea. It kills harmful bacteria but also affects helpful bacteria in the stomach or intestine, leading to diarrhea. If you experience severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.


• Can Azithromycin 500 mg tablet be taken at night?
  Azithromycin 500 mg tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day but remember to take it at the same time each day. Take the medicine 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet with or without food, but follow your doctor's advice and ask if you have doubts.


• How long does it take Azithromycin 500 mg tablet to work?
  Azithromycin 500 mg tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back, which may be more difficult to treat.


• Why is Azithromycin 500 mg tablet given for 3 days?
  The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azithromycin 500 mg tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days or it can be given as 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection like genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Stick to the regime advised by your doctor.


• What should I avoid while taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet?
  Generally, patients taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet should avoid taking antacids with this medicine as it can affect the overall effectiveness of Azithromycin 500 mg tablet. Also, avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azithromycin 500 mg tablet increases the risk of sunburn.


• Is Azithromycin 500 mg tablet a strong antibiotic?
  Azithromycin 500 mg tablet is an effective antibiotic used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, it has a longer half-life which means it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.


• Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet?
  Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet. Antibiotics can kill the normal bacteria of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. Inform your doctor if you get a sore, vaginal itching, discharge, white patch in the mouth, or tongue after taking Azithromycin 500 mg tablet or soon after stopping it.