Axen-500 LB Tablet 5's

Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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About Axen-500 LB Tablet

Axen-500 LB Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. A bacterial infection occurs when it enters the body. Axen-500 LB Tablet is used to treat various respiratory system infections (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections caused by bacteria. Axen-500 LB Tablet is only effective in treating infections caused by bacteria and not effective for viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Axen-500 LB Tablet is a combination medicine containing Azithromycin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Azithromycin works by inhibiting the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. This slows bacterial growth resulting in the death of the bacteria. Lactobacillus sporogenes is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut.

Axen-500 LB Tablet may cause certain common side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, and indigestion. It should not be used if you are allergic to it. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. This medicine can be taken with or without food. It should be used only upon the doctor’s advice. It is advised to complete the treatment course as it can cause drug resistance. Always remember not to take more than the prescribed dose of medicine.

Axen-500 LB Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Axen-500 LB Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). Inform your doctor if you have/had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor prescribes it. It is unknown whether Axen-500 LB Tablet can be given to pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Axen-500 LB Tablet

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections, such as:

1. Treat Bacterial Infections
Respiratory tract infections (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia)
Throat infections (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis)
Ear infections (e.g. otitis media)
Skin and soft tissue infection
Sexually transmitted infections (e.g. chlamydia)
Typhoid fever (in some cases)

Directions for Use

Take Axen-500 LB Tablet as prescribed by your physician.
It can be taken with or without food. .
Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of medicine. Do not chew or crush or break the tablet.

Medicinal Benefits

Axen-500 LB Tablet contains two medicines: Azithromycin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Azithromycin works by inhibiting the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. This slows bacterial growth resulting in the death of the bacteria. Lactobacillus sporogenes is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut.

Storage

Keep Axen-500 LB Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Axen-500 LB Tablet should be avoided if allergic to it or any other components present in it. Axen-500 LB Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). Inform your doctor if you have/had diarrhoea for more than four days. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is unknown whether Axen-500 LB Tablet can be given to pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Axen-500 LB Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age unless prescribed by the paediatrician.

Drug-Drug Interactions

AzithromycinZiprasidone

Critical

AzithromycinPapaverine

Severe

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AzithromycinZiprasidone

Critical

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Co-administration of Axen-500 LB Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ziprasidone and Axen-500 LB Tablet but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinPapaverine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with papaverine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside papaverine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

AzithromycinCrizotinib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with crizotinib may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside crizotinib can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinBisacodyl

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Co-administration of Bisacodyl and Axen-500 LB Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Bisacodyl can be taken with Axen-500 LB Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or heart palpitations, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinDisopyramide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with disopyramide may raise the risk of a possibly abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside Disopyramide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid or pounding heartbeats, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinAmiodarone

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Coadministration of Axen-500 LB Tablet with amiodarone may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm and increases the blood levels of Amiodarone.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Axen-500 LB Tablet with amiodarone can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinPazopanib

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with pazopanib may increases the blood levels of pazopanib. This increases the risk of serious side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Axen-500 LB Tablet and pazopanib, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinQuinidine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with quinidine increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although administration of Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside quinidine can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

AzithromycinDofetilide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with dofetilide may increase the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside dofetilide can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations, get medical treatment immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

AzithromycinFingolimod

Severe

How does the drug interact with Axen-500 LB Tablet:
Taking Axen-500 LB Tablet with fingolimod increases the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Though administration of Axen-500 LB Tablet alongside fingolimod can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Include more fiber-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate growth.
Fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Axen-500 LB Tablet.
Start drinking more fluids to avoid dehydration.
Quit smoking and alcohol consumption, as it can worsen your condition.

Side Effects of Axen-500 LB Tablet

Nausea
Diarrhoea
Stomach upset
Indigestion
Vomiting

Habit Forming

No

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Author Details

Written By

Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta

Pharm-D (PB)

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 7, 2025 | 10:40 AM IST

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FAQs

How does Axen-500 LB Tablet work?

Axen-500 LB Tablet contains Azithromycin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Azithromycin works by inhibiting the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. This slows bacterial growth resulting in the death of the bacteria. Lactobacillus sporogenes is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut.

Is Axen-500 LB Tablet used to treat viral infections?

No, Axen-500 LB Tablet is not used to treat viral infections. Axen-500 LB Tablet is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with weak immune systems are more prone to infections.

Infectious diarrhoea: Infectious diarrhoea is also known as gastroenteritis. It is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestine). Infectious diarrhoea mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water. It is an intestinal infection with symptoms like diarrhoea, cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever.