Zithium 500 mg Tablet

Composition of Zithium 500 mg Tablet

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

Uses of Zithium 500 mg Tablet

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis
• pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• community-acquired pneumonia
• acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
• otitis media
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and certain sexually transmitted infections (e.g.
• uncomplicated chlamydial urethritis/cervicitis) as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial throat and respiratory infections
• Helps in ear infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Effective against certain STIs (as prescribed)

How Zithium 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 the infection.

How to take Zithium 500 mg Tablet

Take orally exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Usually taken once daily; may be taken with or without food (take with food if stomach upset occurs). Swallow with water and complete the full course; avoid taking antacids containing aluminum/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 Zithium 500 mg Tablet

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• headache
• dizziness
• taste disturbance
• 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 Zithium 500 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not viral). Complete the prescribed course to prevent resistance. Use with caution in liver disease, history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with macrolides, myasthenia gravis, and in patients with QT prolongation/arrhythmias or electrolyte imbalance (risk of serious heart rhythm problems). Stop and seek medical help if severe diarrhea (possible C. difficile), allergic reaction, or severe skin reactions occur.

Do not take Zithium 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 (aluminum/magnesium) reduce absorption (separate dosing), warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk—monitor INR), antiarrhythmics/QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinolones, antipsychotics) (increased arrhythmia risk), digoxin (may increase levels), cyclosporine (may increase levels), statins (rare risk of myopathy), ergot derivatives (avoid)

How to store Zithium 500 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Zithium 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:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic