Argex-250 mg Capsules belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various respiratory system bacterial infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

Argex-250 mg Capsules slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Argex-250 mg Capsules does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Argex-250 mg Capsules should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. Argex-250 mg Capsules should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Argex-250 mg Capsules are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. An allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). You should consult a doctor if you have had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Argex-250 mg Capsules harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using Argex-250 mg Capsules during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Argex-250 mg Capsules can make your skin sensitive to sunburn. In this case, it is advisable to wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections, such as:

• 1. Treat Bacterial Infections
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• Respiratory tract infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Throat infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
• Ear infections (e.g. otitis media)
• Skin and soft tissue infection
• Sexually transmitted infections (e.g. chlamydia)
• Typhoid fever (in some cases)

Argex-250 mg Capsules slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctors prescribe Argex-250 mg Capsules for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

• Take Argex-250 mg Capsules as prescribed by your physician.
• It can be taken with or without food. .
• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of medicine. Do not chew or crush or break the tablet.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of Argex-250 mg Capsules can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Argex-250 mg Capsules and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Argex-250 mg Capsules harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Argex-250 mg Capsules. Do not take Argex-250 mg Capsules if allergic to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics. Inform the doctor if you are using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin etc.), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine). Argex-250 mg Capsules is not recommended for the patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factors.