Azilide DT

Composition of Azilide DT

Azilide DT contains Azithromycin (100mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.

Uses of Azilide DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Azilide 100mg Tablet DT 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.

How Azilide DT works

Azilide 100mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

How to take Azilide DT

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or just after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Azilide DT

Most side effects of Azilide DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Azilide 100mg Tablet DT 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-

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Azilide DT

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.

Do not take Azilide DT if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Azilide DT

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Azilide DT

Your child must complete the entire course of this medicine. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Give Azilide 100mg Tablet DT with food to avoid an upset stomach. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect. Azilide 100mg Tablet DT will not be effective for viral infections. However, the doctor may prescribe this medicine in case of a secondary bacterial infection. So make sure to speak to your child’s doctor first. Only give Azilide 100mg Tablet DT to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses. Stop the medicine and contact the doctor immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties soon after the intake.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Macrolide

Chemical class:

Macrolides