Azifast 250 Tablet

Name: Azifast 250 Tablet
Brand: IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`
Price: 71.53 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Azifast 250 Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Azithromycin (250mg). It is used for bacterial infections. It belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Azifast 250 Tablet are nausea, stomach pain, loose motions and vomiting. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Azifast 250 Tablet works.

Uses

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits

In Bacterial infection: Azifast stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, so the body's defences can clear the infection.
In Chest infection: Azifast treats chest infections, including the 'atypical' bacteria some other antibiotics miss, easing the cough and fever.
In Throat infection: Azifast clears the bacteria behind a sore throat and tonsillitis, and is often chosen for people allergic to penicillin.
In Skin infection: Azifast treats bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, reducing redness, swelling and pain.

Side effects

Most side effects of Azifast 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.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azifast 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How it works

Azifast 250 Tablet is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to the bacterial ribosome and prevents the production of essential proteins required for bacterial growth and survival, thereby stopping the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
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.

Warnings & 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.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Azifast 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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.

Quick tips

Take Azifast 250 Tablet exactly as prescribed and complete the full course, even if you start feeling better.
Stopping Azifast 250 Tablet early may allow the infection to return and become harder to treat.
Take Azifast 250 Tablet at the same time each day to maintain consistent antibiotic levels in the body.
Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before or after taking Azifast 250 Tablet, as they may affect absorption.
Take Azifast 250 Tablet with food, or it may cause stomach upset.
Diarrhea may occur while taking Azifast 250 Tablet; stay hydrated and contact your doctor if it becomes severe.
Stop taking Azifast 250 Tablet and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing.
Inform your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of heart rhythm problems before taking Azifast 250 Tablet.

Fact box

Chemical class: Aminoglycosides
Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Action class: Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Same salt & strength options

Zithrolect 250 Tablet, Abbott, Azicip 250 Tablet, Azimax 250 Tablet, Azrolid 250mg Tablet, Zathrin 250 Tablet

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 Azifast 250 Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Good to know

Common questions

What is Azifast 250 Tablet used for?

Azifast 250 Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Bacterial infections. 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 Azifast 250 Tablet?

Bacterial infection: Azifast 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 Azifast 250 Tablet?

Azifast 250 Tablet contains Azithromycin (250mg). 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 Azifast 250 Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Azifast 250 Tablet work?

Azifast 250 Tablet is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.

Is Azifast 250 Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Azifast 250 Tablet 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 Azifast 250 Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Azifast 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 Azifast 250 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Azifast 250 Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Azifast.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Azifast 250 Tablet?

Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Azifast 250 Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Azifast 250 Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Azifast 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.

Is Azifast 250 Tablet habit forming?

No. Azifast 250 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Azifast 250 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Azifast 250 Tablet starts at ₹72 (MRP ₹75) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 250mg 6`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Azifast 250 Tablet?

Azifast 250 Tablet is manufactured by IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Azifast 250 Tablet delivered?

Azifast 250 Tablet 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.