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Aziliz 500 mg Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It contains Azithromycin, which stops the growth of bacteria. It may cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Regaliz Medicare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Aziliz 500 mg Tablet

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It is used to treat various bacterial infections such as respiratory system (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.

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. Aziliz 500 mg Tablet does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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. Aziliz 500 mg Tablet should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, the course should be completed even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet harms the baby or passes into breast milk during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Contacting a doctor before using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is better. Avoid too much exposure to sunlight as Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet

Treatment of bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Dispersible Tablet: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedures, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

How Aziliz 500 mg Tablet Works

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea

  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)

  • Stomach cramps

  • Loss of appetite

  • Bloating

  • Indigestion

What if I have taken an overdose of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Aziliz 500 mg Tablet harms the baby during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet. Do not take Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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). Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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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AzithromycinZiprasidone
Critical
AzithromycinIvabradine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AzithromycinZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Co-administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinIvabradine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with Ivabradine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside Ivabradine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with citalopram may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside citalopram can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinColchicine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Coadministration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with colchicine may raise colchicine levels in the blood to undesirable levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside colchicine can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Inform your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, muscular pain, weakness, exhaustion, and/or numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinBisacodyl
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Co-administration of Bisacodyl and Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bisacodyl can be taken with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinGatifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with gatifloxacin may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside gatifloxacin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
AzithromycinIloperidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with iloperidone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside iloperidone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with methadone increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside methadone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with disopyramide may raise the risk of a possibly abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's alongside Disopyramide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid or pounding heartbeats, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AzithromycinAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's:
Taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's with anagrelide may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm. If you're dealing with other cardiac illnesses, electrolyte imbalances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss likely due to serious or prolonged diarrhoea or vomiting), you may be at greater risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 5's and anagrelide together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

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.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • It would be best to take probiotics after taking the full course of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Aziliz 500 mg Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet during pregnancy. Therefore you should not use Aziliz 500 mg Tablet during pregnancy unless explicitly advised by your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Aziliz 500 mg Tablet 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 Aziliz 500 mg Tablet can be used.

FAQs

Aziliz 500 mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. It works by killing the harmful bacteria.
Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Aziliz 500 mg Tablet. These antacids can interact with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet and make them less effective when taken at the same time.
Never stop the treatment with Aziliz 500 mg Tablet on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Aziliz 500 mg Tablet once discuss this with your doctor.
If you forget to take Aziliz 500 mg Tablet, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Aziliz 500 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You should avoid taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet.
No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.
Yes in some cases, people using Aziliz 500 mg Tablet may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Aziliz 500 mg Tablet also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.
Aziliz 500 mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections. It has a broad spectrum of anti-bacterial activity and is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Aziliz 500 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Aziliz 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. In some cases, the use of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Aziliz 500 mg Tablet and call your doctor.
Aziliz 500 mg Tablet may interact with anti-emetics, neuroleptics, migraine medicines, statins, anticholinergics and anti-gout medicines. Before starting Aziliz 500 mg Tablet, let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines to prevent interactions.
Store Aziliz 500 mg Tablet at room temperature, in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Aziliz 500 mg Tablet include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Please consult the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

UNIT NO.310, 3RD FLOOR, WESTERN EDGE II, W E HIGHW VILLAGE MAGATHANE, DATTAPADA ROAD, BORIVALI E MUMBAI Mumbai City MH 400066 IN
Other Info - AZI0832

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