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Composition:
AZITHROMYCIN-500MG
Uses:
Bacterial infections
Medicinal Benefits:
Ezikrom 500 Tablet 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 Ezikrom 500 Tablet 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).
Do not take antacids that contain aluminium or magnesium hydroxide within 2 hours before or after you take Ezikrom 500 Tablet. These antacids can interact with Ezikrom 500 Tablet and make them less effective when taken at the same time.
Never stop the treatment with Ezikrom 500 Tablet on your own as the infection may come back again (relapse) if the prescribed treatment is not completely taken. Before stopping Ezikrom 500 Tablet once discuss this with your doctor.
If you forget to take Ezikrom 500 Tablet, 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
Ezikrom 500 Tablet contains lactose monohydrate so if you have intolerance towards sugars, consult your doctor before starting Ezikrom 500 Tablet.
Ezikrom 500 Tablet 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 Ezikrom 500 Tablet 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 Ezikrom 500 Tablet.
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 Ezikrom 500 Tablet may get a fungal skin infection known as thrush. It happens because Ezikrom 500 Tablet also kills harmless bacteria that protects against thrush.
Clinical evidence suggests that Ezikrom 500 Tablet does not affect the working of any oral birth control pills and contraceptives devices.