How Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin) Works:
Azithromycin in Azithral 5D Tablet basically act as bacteriostatic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Before You Use Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
You must be sure that:
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You are not allergic or sensitive to it
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You never had liver (jaundice) problem whenever you have taken this medicine.
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Your doctor knows about your medical history (pre-existing diseases, allergies, medications, surgeries, vitamins, or other OTC drugs, etc.)
What Should You Avoid While Taking Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
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Avoid Alcohol
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Avoid Driving or involving in mechanical jobs as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness
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Avoid Antacids while taking Azithromycin
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Other Antibiotics/ Medicines without prescriptions
When Not To Use Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
You should not take Azithral 5D Tablet if you:
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Are Allergic to it
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Have Heart and Liver problems
Tell Your Doctor If You:
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Have any type allergy to it
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Are taking antacids containing Magnesium and Aluminum
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Are Pregnant or trying to conceive/ Breastfeeding
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Have Heart, Liver, or Kidney disease
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Have Myasthenia Gravis
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Develop diarrhea or rashes or other symptoms while taking this medicine
Dosage:
Azithral 5D Tablet is the antibiotic medicine containing Azithromycin as a basic salt and is taken for several bacterial infections. It may be available in other substitutes and different strengths with different dosage forms like tablet, Drops, injections, drops, etc. You must consult your doctor for any information regarding dosage time, dose and frequency as these may vary patient to patient depending upon the diseased conditions or severity of the disease.
Azithral 5D Tablet must be taken at fixed times as prescribed by your doctor. It is not recommended for patients having severe liver diseases. Caution must be taken in the patients who are sensitive to its dose.
How Much Of The Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin) to Be Used:
You are always advised to take Azithral 5D Tablet according to the severity of the disease. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions and prescriptions only for effective treatment.
How To Take The Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
Azithral 5D Tablet dose should be taken at a fixed time as suggested by your doctor. Take the whole Tablet with water but do not chew or crush it. It is always advised to take it with food to avoid stomach upset.
For How Long Should You Continue Using an Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
You are always advised to take Azithral 5D Tablet as directed by your doctor. Do not start/stop taking this medicine on your own. Follow all the instructions of your doctor to take the medicine on time. Do not exceed the amount or time recommended by the doctor. It may take few days to show improvements in the patient. Complete the course
Overdose:
You should contact your doctor or reach nearby medical emergency center immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may feel few symptoms of overdose like rashes, swollen glands, chest pain, stomach pain, vomiting, liver toxicity, etc.
Do not ever share your medicine with any one in your family or nearby you. Suggest them to visit the doctor even if they are having similar symptoms as you are unaware of the symptoms of other diseases or infections.
Missed Dose:
You must take missed dose of Azithral 5D Tablet as soon as possible. You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but you are not advised to increase or double the dose in case to make up for missed dose.
You may set the alarm or can keep an organizer to make you remember the doses at fixed time and days.
What Are The Side Effects Of The Azithral 5D Tablet (Azithromycin):
Allergic signs:
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Hives
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Swelling
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Difficulty in breathing
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Skin Reactions like Fever, Sore Throat, Swelling of Organs, Pimples or Burning Eyes
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Flu Conditions
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Swollen Glands
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Nausea/Vomiting
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Diarrhea
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Headache
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Chest Pain
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Stomach Pain
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Itching and Redness
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Liver Problem
What Are The Common Drug Interactions:
Azithral 5D Tablet containing Azithromycin may interact with other medicines you are taking simultaneously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must inform your doctor if you are on other medication, herbal supplements or vitamins. It interacts with the following medicines:
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Atorvastatin
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Amiodarone
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Pimozide
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Antacids like aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide
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Digoxin
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Theophylline
Disease interaction:
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QT interval prolongation
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Liver disease
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Myasthenia gravis
Warning And Precaution:
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Avoid direct exposure to Sunlight as it can make you sunburn more easily
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Avoid this medicine in Diarrhea
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Pregnant and Breastfeed Women should use it cautiously
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Keep out of reach of children
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Do not use already open or broken Tablet
Things To Remember:
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Read the information written on the leaflet/insert of medicine and do not use expired medicine.
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Always ask your doctor if you have any doubt related dose, time and strength of the dose.
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Keep the medicine out of reach and sight of the children
Indications:
Azithral 5D Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the limit of dosage on your own. Do not take it if you ever had jaundice due to this medicine
Storage:
Store Azithral 5D Tablet at room temperature in dark, clean and dry place. Make sure that the tablets should be intact and not damaged before purchasing and while storing.