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Jaczith 500 mg
AZITHROMYCIN-500MG
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Jaczith 500 mg is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, throat infection and skin infection.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: AZITHROMYCIN-500MG
Available variants: 500 mg 5S
Best price: ₹118
MRP: ₹124
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS
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Composition of Jaczith 500 mg
Jaczith 500 mg contains AZITHROMYCIN-500MG. It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Jaczith 500 mg
- This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection
- chest infection
- throat infection and skin infection.
Key benefits
- Useful when penicillin cannot be used
- Short courses are often sufficient
How Jaczith 500 mg works
Azithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
How to take Jaczith 500 mg
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. 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 Jaczith 500 mg
Most side effects of Jaczith are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loose motions
- Vomiting
- 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 Jaczith 500 mg
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Consult your doctor if you have liver disease. |
| 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 Jaczith 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 Jaczith 500 mg
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Jaczith 500 mg
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:
- JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
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Jaczith 500 mg FAQs
What is Jaczith 500 mg used for?
Jaczith 500 mg is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, chest infection, throat infection and skin infection. 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 Jaczith 500 mg?
Jaczith 500 mg contains AZITHROMYCIN-500MG. 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 Jaczith 500 mg?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Jaczith 500 mg work?
Azithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
Is Jaczith 500 mg a prescription medicine?
Yes. Jaczith 500 mg 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 Jaczith 500 mg?
The side effects reported most often with Jaczith are Nausea, Stomach pain, Loose motions, Vomiting, Altered taste. 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 Jaczith 500 mg be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Jaczith.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Jaczith 500 mg?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Jaczith 500 mg?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Jaczith 500 mg habit forming?
No. Jaczith 500 mg is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Jaczith 500 mg cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Jaczith 500 mg starts at ₹118 (MRP ₹124) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in 500 mg 5S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Jaczith 500 mg?
Jaczith 500 mg is manufactured by JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Jaczith 500 mg delivered?
Jaczith 500 mg 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.
Jaczith 500 mg, Quick facts
- Salt
- AZITHROMYCIN-500MG
- Best price
- ₹118
- MRP
- ₹124
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS
- Manufacturer
- JACSIMS PHARMACEUTICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- 500 mg 5S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Jaczith 500 mg is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- 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 Jaczith 500 mg.
- 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.