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Azithral Eye Ointment
Azithromycin (1% w/w)
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Azithral Eye Ointment is used for treatment of Bacterial eye infections.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Azithromycin (1% w/w)
Available variants: ointment 5 Gm
Best price: ₹169 (₹33.84 per g)
MRP: ₹178
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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ointment - 5 g
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Same salt, different brand — what does that mean?
A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Azithral Eye Ointment. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Azithral Eye Ointment
Azithral Eye Ointment contains Azithromycin (1% w/w). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Azithral Eye Ointment
Treatment of Bacterial eye infections
Key benefits
- In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections Azithral Eye Ointment is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Use 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 Azithral Eye Ointment works
Azithral Eye Ointment 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.
How to take Azithral Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
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
If you miss a dose of Azithral Eye Ointment, use 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.
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 Azithral Eye Ointment
Most side effects of Azithral are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
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 Azithral Eye Ointment
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED |
| Alcohol | Alcohol |
| Driving | Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR |
| Kidney | Kidney |
| Liver | Liver |
| Habit forming | No |
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 Azithral 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 Azithral Eye Ointment
Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Azithral Eye Ointment
Wash your hands before and after using Azithral Eye Ointment to avoid spreading infection. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and apply only the prescribed amount without touching the tip of Azithral Eye Ointment to your eye. Keep your eyes closed for a minute after applying to let the medicine absorb properly. Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine unless your doctor says it is okay. Store the medicine as instructed and discard it after the recommended duration, even if some is left or not expired.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- OPHTHAL
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
- Chemical class:
- Aminoglycosides
Substitutes for Azithral Eye Ointment
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Azithromycin (1% w/w)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Azithral Eye Ointment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azithral Eye DropsALEMBIC PHARMA | drop · 3ML | ₹109 | 36% cheaper |
| Himycin Eye OinHicare Pharma | ointment · 5GM | ₹122 | 28% cheaper |
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Azithral Eye Ointment FAQs
What is Azithral Eye Ointment used for?
Azithral Eye Ointment is commonly used for Treatment of Bacterial eye infections. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Azithral Eye Ointment?
Azithral Eye Ointment contains Azithromycin (1% w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Azithral Eye Ointment?
This medicine is for external use only. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Azithral Eye Ointment work?
Azithral Eye Ointment is an antibiotic.
Is Azithral Eye Ointment a prescription medicine?
Yes. Azithral Eye Ointment is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Azithral Eye Ointment?
The side effects reported most often with Azithral are Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Azithral Eye Ointment be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Azithral.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Azithral Eye Ointment?
Alcohol
What if I miss a dose of Azithral Eye Ointment?
If you miss a dose of Azithral Eye Ointment, use it as soon as possible.
Is Azithral Eye Ointment habit forming?
No. Azithral Eye Ointment is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Azithral Eye Ointment?
Azithral Eye Drops has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹109 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Azithral Eye Ointment cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Azithral Eye Ointment starts at ₹169 (MRP ₹178) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in ointment 5 Gm. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Azithral Eye Ointment?
Azithral Eye Ointment is manufactured by ALEMBIC PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Azithral Eye Ointment delivered?
Azithral Eye Ointment is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Azithral Eye Ointment, Quick facts
- Salt
- Azithromycin (1% w/w)
- Form
- ointment
- Best price
- ₹169 (₹33.84 per g)
- MRP
- ₹178
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- OPHTHAL
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Chemical class
- Aminoglycosides
- Action class
- Macrolides
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- ointment 5 Gm
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Azithral Eye Ointment.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
Next steps
Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.