Azimac 500 Mg 3 Coated Tab

What Azithromycin is used for:


    Azithromycin is used to treat infections:

    chest, throat or nasal infections

    ear infections

    skin and soft tissue infections

    sexually transmitted diseases


Do not take Azithromycin:


    If you are allergic to azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic such as erythromycin or clarithromycin or any of the ingredients of this medicine.


Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Azithromycin if you have or have had any of the following conditions:


    kidney problems

    heart conditions

    liver problems

    myasthenia gravis


Possible side effects:


    Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine as the symptoms can be severe.

    Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching

    Severe or prolonged diarrhoea

    Rapid or irregular heartbeat

    Low blood pressure


Other medicines and Azithromycin:


    Azithromycin may interact with the medicines listed below:

    ergot or ergotamine

    warfarin

    ciclosporin

    antacids

    digoxin

    colchicine

    terfenadine


How to take Azithromycin:


    The recommended dose in adults and children over 45 kg is 500 mg (1 capsule)  once a day, for 3 days.


How to store Azithromycin:


    Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

    Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

    Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.