Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Composition of Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Azithroton 250 mg Tablet contains Azithromycin 250 mg. It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• ear infections (otitis media)
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and certain sexually transmitted infections (e.g.
• uncomplicated chlamydial infections) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial throat and sinus infections
• Helps in bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia
• Effective for certain ear infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Convenient once-daily dosing regimen

How Azithroton 250 mg Tablet works

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This stops growth of susceptible bacteria and helps clear infection.

How to take Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Oral tablet. Take exactly as prescribed; usually once daily for a fixed course. Can be taken with or without food (take after food if stomach upset occurs). Swallow with water and complete the full course; avoid taking antacids containing aluminium/magnesium within 2 hours of the dose.

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 Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• headache
• dizziness
• rash

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 Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections; misuse can cause resistance. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice/hepatitis with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, and in patients with risk of QT prolongation/arrhythmias (e.g., low potassium/magnesium, existing heart rhythm problems). Seek urgent care for severe allergic reaction, severe/persistent diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), or signs of liver injury (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine).

Do not take Azithroton 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

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk—monitor INR), antiarrhythmics/QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, certain antipsychotics/fluoroquinolones), digoxin (increased levels), cyclosporine, nelfinavir, ergot derivatives (avoid), aluminium/magnesium antacids (reduce absorption—separate dosing).

How to store Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azithroton 250 mg Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Taking it with food reduces nausea unless the pack says to take it on an empty stomach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

WALTON LIFESCIENCES

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic