Azom capsule 250mg

About Azom capsule 250mg

Azom capsule 250mg Uses

• Chest and respiratory tract infections
• Throat, tonsil and sinus infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some ear infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections when prescribed

Drug Class

• Macrolide antibiotic
• Bacteriostatic antibacterial

What Experts Say

Azithromycin blocks bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow, which stops the infection spreading. It covers many bacteria behind chest, throat and skin infections.

A key advantage is that it stays in the body's tissues for several days, so a short course, often just three to five days, keeps working after the last dose. This makes it easy to complete and improves adherence.

It is usually taken once a day and can affect heart rhythm in a small number of people, so the doctor should know about any heart condition or other medicines. Completing the prescribed course remains important even though it is short.

Azom capsule 250mg formula

• Azithromycin 250mg

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Azom capsule 250mg?

• Take the prescribed dose once daily as directed.
• Can be taken with or without food.
• Take at the same time each day for the full short course.
• Complete the course even though it is only a few days.

Drug Interactions

Azithromycin can interact with a few important medicines.

• Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium: Reduce its absorption; separate the doses.
• Warfarin: May increase the blood thinning effect.
• Certain heart rhythm medicines: Combined use raises the risk of abnormal rhythm.
• Some other antibiotics: Combining should be guided by a doctor.

Risks and warnings

• Heart rhythm: Can affect heart rhythm; caution with heart disease or certain medicines.
• Liver health: Report yellowing of the skin or eyes or severe stomach pain.
• Severe diarrhea: Report persistent diarrhea during or after treatment.
• Allergy: Stop use if rash, swelling or breathing difficulty develops.

Azom capsule 250mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Altered taste

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight, out of reach of children.