Azvic 250mg Tablet
strip of 6.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Avico Healthcare
Salt Composition
Azithromycin (250mg)
Azvic 250mg 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:
Azvic 250mg 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
Key Benefits:
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. Azvic 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Azvic 250mg 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:
Interacting Drugs:
FAQs:
Introduction:
Azvic 250mg 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
Key Benefits:
- Effective in treating various types of bacterial infections
- Also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases
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. Azvic 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it Works:
Azvic 250mg 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 Azvic 250mg 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 Azvic 250mg 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:
- What is the safety profile of Azvic 250mg Tablet?
Azvic 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor. - How should I report to my doctor if I don't experience improvement in symptoms or if they worsen?
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azvic 250mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately. - Can the use of Azvic 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Azvic 250mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it. - How should I take Azvic 250mg Tablet, and can it be taken at night?
Azvic 250mg 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. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azvic 250mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts. - When can I expect to notice improvement in symptoms with Azvic 250mg Tablet?
Azvic 250mg 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 Azvic 250mg Tablet given for 3 days, and what is the duration of treatment?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azvic 250mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor. - What should I avoid while taking Azvic 250mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azvic 250mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azvic 250mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azvic 250mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn. - Is Azvic 250mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Azvic 250mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azvic 250mg Tablet has a longer half-life which means that 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 comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day. - Can taking Azvic 250mg Tablet lead to a yeast infection?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azvic 250mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Azvic 250mg Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azvic 250mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Alcohol Warning:
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azvic 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Azvic 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Azvic 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Azvic 250mg Tablet.
Pregnancy Warning:
Azvic 250mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breastfeeding Warning:
Azvic 250mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Azvic 250mg Tablet
strip of 6.0 tablets
Prescription required
Manufacturer
Avico Healthcare
Salt Composition
Azithromycin (250mg)