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Microbact 500
Azithromycin
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Microbact 500 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 October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Azithromycin
Available variants: NA 5`S
Best price: ₹120
MRP: ₹126
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MICRO LABS
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Composition of Microbact 500
Microbact 500 contains Azithromycin. It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Microbact 500
- Bacterial infection
- Chest infection
- Throat infection
- Skin infection
Benefits of Microbact 500
- In Bacterial infection
- Microbact stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection.
- In Chest infection
- Microbact treats chest infections, including the 'atypical' bacteria some other antibiotics miss, easing the cough and fever.
- In Throat infection
- Microbact clears the bacteria behind a sore throat and tonsillitis, and is often chosen for people allergic to penicillin.
- In Skin infection
- Microbact treats bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, reducing redness, swelling and pain.
How Microbact 500 works
Azithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
How to take Microbact 500
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 Microbact 500
Most side effects of Microbact are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Loose motions
- Vomiting
- Altered taste
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Microbact 500
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Use with caution if you have kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Consult your doctor if you have liver disease.
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 Microbact 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 Microbact 500
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Microbact 500
- 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:
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
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Microbact 500 FAQs
What is Microbact 500 used for?
Microbact 500 is commonly used for 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 are the benefits of Microbact 500?
Bacterial infection: Microbact stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection. It is also used for chest infection, throat infection, skin infection.
What is the salt in Microbact 500?
Microbact 500 contains Azithromycin. 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 Microbact 500?
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 Microbact 500 work?
Azithromycin stops the bacteria causing your infection from making the proteins they need to multiply.
Is Microbact 500 a prescription medicine?
Yes. Microbact 500 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 Microbact 500?
The side effects reported most often with Microbact 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 Microbact 500 be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Microbact 500 in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Microbact.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Microbact 500?
Limit alcohol while taking Microbact 500; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Microbact 500?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Microbact 500 habit forming?
No. Microbact 500 is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Microbact 500 cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Microbact 500 starts at ₹120 (MRP ₹126) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 5`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Microbact 500?
Microbact 500 is manufactured by MICRO LABS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Microbact 500 delivered?
Microbact 500 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.
Microbact 500, Quick facts
- Salt
- Azithromycin
- Best price
- ₹120
- MRP
- ₹126
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- MICRO LABS
- Manufacturer
- MICRO LABS
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 5`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. 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 Microbact 500.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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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.