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Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-200MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Systemic Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

2nd Floor, Block A, Suryalok Complex, King Koti Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001
Other Info - AZI0487

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Azimic 200 mg Syrup should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

There is insufficient information available about the use of Azimic 200 mg Syrup during pregnancy. Therefore you should not use Azimic 200 mg Syrup during pregnancy unless explicitly advised by your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Azimic 200 mg Syrup is partially passed through the mother’s milk, therefore it should not be used if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

There are no data available about the influence of Azimic 200 mg Syrup on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Azimic 200 mg Syrup may cause dizziness and seizures so make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have liver problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Kidney

Caution

You should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Children

Caution

Safety and effectiveness in the treatment of patients under 6 months of age have not been established. So, it is not recommended for children less than 6 months of age. However, if the doctor has prescribed for the children more than 6 months Azimic 200 mg Syrup can be used.

About Azimic 200 mg Syrup

Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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.

Azimic 200 mg Syrup slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Azimic 200 mg Syrup does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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. Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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 Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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 Azimic 200 mg Syrup harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using Azimic 200 mg Syrup during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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.

Uses of Azimic 200 mg Syrup

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)

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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 Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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).

Directions for Use

  • Take Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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.

Side Effects of Azimic 200 mg Syrup

  • Diarrhoea

  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

  • Stomach cramps

  • Loss of appetite

  • Bloating

  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

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 Azimic 200 mg Syrup can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Azimic 200 mg Syrup and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Azimic 200 mg Syrup harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Azimic 200 mg Syrup. Do not take Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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). Azimic 200 mg Syrup 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DOMPERIDONE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • AMISULPRIDE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • SIMVASTATIN
  • TOLTERODINE
  • COLCHICINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Azimic 200 mg Syrup to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.

  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.

  • Avoid taking too much calcium enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Azimic 200 mg Syrup.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Azimic 200 mg Syrup as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Azimic 200 mg Syrup in fighting off infections.

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