Servaz Tablet 250mg

About Servaz Tablet 250mg

Servaz Uses

• Bronchitis and pneumonia
• Throat and tonsil infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
• Sinus and ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Uncomplicated genital infections
• Typhoid fever as part of some treatment regimens

Servaz Benefits

• Short treatment course of just three to five days
• Once-daily dosing that improves treatment adherence
• Effective against a wide range of common bacteria
• A well tolerated option for patients allergic to penicillin

What Experts Say

Azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, works by binding to bacterial ribosomes and blocking protein synthesis, which stops bacteria from multiplying and allows the body's immune system to clear the remaining infection on its own. Its tissue concentration stays high for several days after the last dose.

Physicians frequently choose this tablet as a first-line option for community-acquired respiratory infections and as a reliable alternative for patients with a penicillin allergy, usually prescribing a short three-day or five-day course that patients find easier to complete than longer antibiotic regimens.

Humid weather and heavy pollution during certain seasons bring frequent throat and chest infections to many households, and families often reach for a leftover antibiotic strip at home instead of finishing a full doctor-prescribed course, which fuels resistant bacteria and makes future infections harder to treat.

Drug Class

• Macrolide Antibiotic

Servaz Tablet 250mg formula

• Azithromycin

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Servaz Tablet 250mg?

• Take the tablet on an empty stomach, one hour before or two hours after food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take the medicine at the same time each day for the prescribed number of days.
• Finish the entire course even after symptoms improve.
• Avoid taking with antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.

Drug Interactions

• Antacids: Aluminum or magnesium-based antacids can lower absorption when taken at the same time.
• Warfarin: Combined use may increase the blood-thinning effect and bleeding risk.
• Ergot Derivatives: Concurrent use can lead to ergot toxicity in rare cases.
• Other QT-Prolonging Drugs: Taking this medicine with certain heart or antipsychotic medications raises the risk of abnormal heart rhythm.

Risks and warnings

• Heart Rhythm Changes: A rare risk of QT interval prolongation exists, especially in patients with existing heart rhythm problems.
• Liver Function: Liver enzyme abnormalities and jaundice have been reported in rare cases.
• Allergic Reactions: Severe skin reactions and anaphylaxis are possible, though uncommon.
• Antibiotic Resistance: Incomplete courses or unnecessary use can lead to resistant bacterial strains.

Servaz Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Mild skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place.
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from light.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.