Azithroton 500 mg Tablet

Composition of Azithroton 500 mg Tablet

Azithroton 500 mg Tablet contains Azithromycin 500 mg. It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Azithroton 500 mg Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as 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 infection) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial respiratory infections
• Helps in ENT infections
• Effective for skin and soft tissue infections
• Useful in certain STIs as prescribed
• Convenient once-daily dosing

How Azithroton 500 mg Tablet works

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

How to take Azithroton 500 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily. Can be taken with or without food (take after food if stomach upset occurs). Swallow whole with water and complete the full course even if you feel better.

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 500 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
• altered taste

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 500 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not viral colds/flu). Inform doctor if you have liver disease, history of jaundice with azithromycin, heart rhythm problems/QT prolongation, low potassium/magnesium, or myasthenia gravis. Stop and seek medical help if severe allergic reaction, severe skin rash, persistent/watery diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), or signs of liver injury (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine) occur. Dose adjustment/monitoring may be needed in hepatic impairment; use caution in severe renal impairment.

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

Antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (reduce absorption; separate dosing), warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk/INR changes), QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinidine, certain antipsychotics), digoxin (increased levels), cyclosporine (increased levels), nelfinavir (increases azithromycin exposure)

How to store Azithroton 500 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azithroton 500 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