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AZ 1 250mg Capsule Substitute
AZ 1 250mg Capsule Substitute
Verified Ingredients and Effects
Composition:
AZITHROMYCIN-250MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
AZ 1 250mg Capsule slows the growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration than other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctors prescribe AZ 1 250mg Capsule for people who are intolerant to penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).
FAQs
Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take AZ 1 250mg Capsule. These antacids can interact with AZ 1 250mg Capsule and make them less effective when taken at the same time.
Never stop the treatment with AZ 1 250mg Capsule on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping AZ 1 250mg Capsule once discuss this with your doctor.
If you forget to take AZ 1 250mg Capsule, take your dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip that dose and take the next one when it is due. If in doubt, please contact your doctor. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
AZ 1 250mg Capsule contains lactose monohydrate so if you have intolerance towards sugars, consult your doctor before starting AZ 1 250mg Capsule.
AZ 1 250mg Capsule can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You should avoid taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule if you have colitis (intestine inflammation), heart rhythm disorder, liver disease (like jaundice), and muscle problem (like myasthenia gravis). Contact your doctor if you have these conditions before taking AZ 1 250mg Capsule.
No, it is a Schedule H drug that can be taken only if your doctor has prescribed it. Taking it on your own or self-medication can cause unwanted side-effects and lead to antibiotic resistance thereby lowering its efficiency.
Yes in some cases, people using AZ 1 250mg Capsule may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because AZ 1 250mg Capsule also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.
Clinical evidence suggests that AZ 1 250mg Capsule does not affect the working of any oral birth control pills and contraceptives devices.