Azax Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Azax Tablet contains azithromycin, an antibiotic from the macrolide class. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ears, lungs, skin, and other parts of the body. It works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow, which helps clear the infection. It is available as a tablet and as a suspension.

What is Azax Tablet

Azax Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ears, lungs, skin, and other parts of the body.

Azax Tablet uses

• Ear Infection
• Tonsillitis
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Bacterial Infections
• Throat Infection
• Chlamydia
• Skin Infections
• Sinusitis
• Gonorrhea
• Community-Acquired Pneumonia
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Urethritis and Cervicitis
• Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
• Acute Bacterial Otitis Media

Benefits of Azax Tablet

• Treats bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ears, lungs, and skin
• Helps clear up symptoms caused by bacterial infections
• Effective only against bacteria, not viruses or fungi

How Azax Tablet works

Azax works by blocking bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow. This stops the bacteria from growing and multiplying, which helps clear the infection.

Azax Tablet dosage

Azax Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Take this medicine at the same time every day for better results. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Complete the full course of treatment even if you start feeling better, to prevent re-infection and antibiotic resistance. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after completing the course of treatment.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but skip it if it is almost time for your next dose; do not double up.

Available forms and strengths

• Suspension
• Tablet

Side effects of Azax Tablet

Common

• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Rash
• Excessive gas in the stomach
• Photosensitivity of skin

Serious

• Bronchospasm
• Angioedema
• Hearing Loss
• Severe watery or bloody diarrhoea
• Irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation)
• Severe allergic reaction with rash, swelling of face/tongue/throat, or difficulty breathing

Warnings and precautions

• Completing the full course of antibiotics is important, even if you feel better, to prevent the bacteria from becoming resistant to treatment.
• People with myasthenia gravis (a muscle weakness disorder) should use this medicine cautiously, as it may make symptoms worse.
• This medicine can cause diarrhea by killing helpful bacteria in the gut. Get emergency help if diarrhea becomes severe, watery, or bloody, and check with your doctor before taking anti-diarrheal medicine.
• This medicine is not recommended if you have a history of liver damage or jaundice caused by using it before.
• People with heart conditions should be cautious, as this medicine may increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat.
• Avoid this medicine if you have liver disease, jaundice, ulcerative colitis, heart disease, coronary artery disease, calcium deficiency, or potassium deficiency, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• This medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy based on animal studies, but there isn't enough human data, so talk to your doctor before taking it if you are pregnant.
• Small amounts of this medicine can pass into breast milk, so talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits before taking it while breastfeeding.
• If you have severe kidney problems, use this medicine with caution, as it may build up in your body and increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
• Use this medicine with caution if you have liver problems, as it may increase the risk of liver damage. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose. It is not recommended if you have had jaundice or liver damage from using this medicine before.
• It's not clear how this medicine interacts with alcohol, so it's best to ask your doctor before drinking.
• This medicine may cause dizziness in some people. Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy after taking it.

Storage

• Store at room temperature (below 25°C).
• Keep the tablets in the original packaging until use.
• Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Do not use tablets after the expiry date printed on the package.

When to see a doctor

• Get emergency medical help right away if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as skin rash, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
• Seek emergency medical help if you experience severe watery or bloody diarrhea.
• Seek emergency medical help if you take more than the prescribed dose.

Alternatives

• Clarithromycin
• Erythromycin