Azacin
Azacin Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Azacin Products
Uses of Azacin Products
Azithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Azacin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Azacin are Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Azacin Products work
Azithromycin 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.
Patient Concerns about Azacin Products
Frequently asked questions about Azacin Products
Frequently asked questions about Azithromycin
Q. What if I give too much of Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension by mistake?
Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension?
Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension?
Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension on a long term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. Can Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension impact my child’s digestion?
Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may too get affected. Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension may kill off good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing other infections. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.
Q. Why is Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension 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 regimen advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension a strong antibiotic?
Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension 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.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension. Antibiotics such as Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension 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 Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension or soon after stopping it.
Products for Azacin
Azacin 200mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 30 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹51.9
Azacin 250mg Tablet
strip of 6 tablets
MRP
₹71
Not Available
Azacin 500mg Tablet
strip of 3 tablets
MRP
₹71.3
Not Available
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