Azelac 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.

Azelac 500mg Tablet is taken orally, preferably one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, headache, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.

Do not use Azelac 500mg Tablet if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that happened with the use of azithromycin. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Azelac 500mg Tablet in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Azelac 500mg Tablet for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Azelac 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Azelac 500mg Tablet in children

Azelac 500mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Azelac

Diarrhea
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain

How can I give Azelac 500mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azelac 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Azelac Tablet works

Azelac 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Azelac 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Azelac 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Azelac 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Azelac 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Azelac 500mg Tablet to my child?

If you miss a dose of Azelac 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azelac 500mg Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Azelac 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Patient concerns

I need to get ridoff from darkening of nasalabial folds

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Azelac lotion for application alternate night over folds for 1 month . Use little

Hi I am having patches on my back pls advice me some cream Thanks

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Cannot be managed with creams aloneAclind gel once dailyAzelac lotion alternate night

Sir/Mam, i have open pores on my nose and when i squeeze it sebum comes out of it, but surprising thing is that my skin is not oily. I have used A-Ret Gel (tretinoin) 0.025, 0.05, 0.1 all percentage, i also use Glycolic acid 12% also. But i have seen little bit effect while using salicylic acid 3% or 6% in ointment form but i want it on Gel or in Lotion form. The main problem is that in Dehradun i unable to find salicylic Acid without steroid. So its Request to you to please prescribe me a salicylic acid product with condition given below: 1. Should contain salicylic Acid approx 3% 2. Should have base of Gel or Lotion ( Not ointment) 3. Should not have any Steroids 4. Should not have alcohol. I hope you will prescribe me the best product that i want. Thanx SATVIK

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Azelac lotion for application alternate night only ( very little )Bioderma sebium serum for application once in 2 weeks at night

Last 4 years I has a underground acne or pimple on my nose. It doesn't pop out. It seems to be very annoying to my personality. I searched google and found a solution know as Ren?e Rouleau Anti Cysts (salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide) available in US. Do we anything in India? I want get rid of this acne.

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Yes . Salicylic acid is very effective . You can get Azelac lotion ( Mediderma ) in the US . Apply alternate night over these comedonal acne . This is effective

I'm suffering from acne vulgaris and having acne marks on the face from the acne over the years which are very much visible and look bad. I'm still under therapy and taking acnestar 20 (isotretinoin) from the past three months with faceclin a gel in night . But my scars won't fade away, is there any low cost method to fade away these scars without spending a lot of money on lasers and other treatments. Thanks for responding, have a good good day. Attached pics

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

Scars can be helped by Azelac lotion twice weekly at night ( very little on scars and spots ) . Ho ever these medicines take time . Chemical peels are extremely safe and effective when combined with isotretinoin .Start with Azelac . Peels once a month at a skin clinic near you . Else at SkinAid clinic Gurgaon 9XXXXXXStart with tab Ascazin ( zinc ) twice daily for a month

FAQs

Is Azelac 500mg Tablet safe?

Azelac 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

What if I don't get better?

You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azelac 500mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

Can the use of Azelac 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Azelac 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Can Azelac 500mg Tablet be taken at night?

Azelac 500mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azelac 500mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.

How long does it take Azelac 500mg Tablet to work?

Azelac 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.

Why is Azelac 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?

The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azelac 500mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.

What should I avoid while taking Azelac 500mg Tablet?

Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azelac 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azelac 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azelac 500mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.

Is Azelac 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?

Azelac 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azelac 500mg Tablet has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.

Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azelac 500mg Tablet?

Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azelac 500mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Azelac 500mg Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azelac 500mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.

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