About Geozit Capsule 250mg
A macrolide antibiotic capsule used to treat common bacterial infections.
Geozit Capsule Uses
- Treats respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia and sinusitis
- Clears throat infections including tonsillitis and pharyngitis
- Manages typhoid fever, common across Pakistan during summer months
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections
- Used for certain sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia
Geozit Capsule Benefits
- Short 3 to 5 day course improves treatment compliance
- Once daily dosing makes it easier to complete the full course
- Works against a wide range of common bacteria
Physicians in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi frequently prescribe Geozit for typhoid and respiratory infections, both common in Pakistan's hot and humid climate.
Azithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow. This halts the infection so the body's immune system can clear it.
Patients should complete the full course, even after symptoms improve. An early stop can let resistant bacteria survive and spread.
Drug Class
Geozit Capsule Uses in Urdu
- سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشن جیسے نمونیا اور برونکائٹس میں مؤثر ہے
- گلے کے انفیکشن اور ٹانسلز کی سوزش میں استعمال ہوتا ہے
- ٹائیفائیڈ بخار کے علاج میں مدد دیتا ہے
- جلد کے بیکٹیریل انفیکشن میں کارآمد ہے
- مکمل کورس لینے سے انفیکشن جڑ سے ختم ہوتا ہے
Geozit Capsule 250mg formula
How to use Geozit Capsule 250mg?
- Take Geozit once daily, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food
- Swallow the capsule whole with water
- Complete the full course as prescribed, usually 3 to 5 days
- Take doses at the same time each day
- Avoid antacids containing aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours of a dose
Drug Interactions
- Antacids: Aluminum or magnesium antacids can reduce Azithromycin absorption if taken too close together.
- Warfarin: Azithromycin can raise the blood thinning effect and bleeding risk.
- Digoxin: Combined use can raise digoxin levels and the risk of toxicity.
- Ergot medicines: Taking these together can cause severe blood vessel narrowing.
- Other QT prolonging drugs: Combining with certain heart or antipsychotic medicines raises the risk of an irregular heartbeat.
Risks and warnings
- Heart rhythm changes: Azithromycin can rarely cause an irregular heartbeat, especially in patients with existing heart conditions.
- Liver problems: Use with caution in patients with liver disease and watch for yellowing skin or dark urine.
- Allergic reaction: Stop the capsule and seek care if swelling, rash or breathing trouble develops.
- Diarrhea: Severe or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment needs prompt medical attention.
- Antibiotic resistance: Do not use for viral infections like the common cold, since this can build resistance.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Taste changes
- Irregular heartbeat in rare cases
- Severe allergic reaction in rare cases
Storage Conditions
Store Geozit capsules at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep the strip in its original packaging until the dose is due. Keep out of reach of children.
