Azibact 200 Readymix Oral Suspension (Azithromycin 200mg)

INTRODUCTION

AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX contain Azithromycin which belongs to a group of medicine called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria including chest, throat or nasal infection, ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted diseases and infection of the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) or the neck of the womb (cervix).

AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic. It is effective in killing many types of gram-positive bacteria, some types of gram-negative bacteria and other microorganisms. This medicine is not suitable for use in children under the age of one year. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

USES OF AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX

Treat bacterial infections such as

Chest, throat, or nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat, and sinusitis)
Ear infections
Skin and soft tissue infections (such as abscess or boil)
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea
Urethra and cervix infections caused by chlamydia

HOW AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX WORKS

AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX inhibits the synthesis of essential protein required by bacteria to grow and multiply and thus prevents the infection from spreading.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX exactly as your doctor has told you. Shake well before use.

Related Product

SIDE EFFECTS OF AZIBACT 200MG READYMIX

SERIOUS
Allergic reaction which may cause sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash, or itching
Severe skin rashes or reactions
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Low blood pressure
Liver problems (symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes)
Inflammation of the pancreas
Increased or reduced urine output or trace of blood in your urine
Serious bowel inflammation
Unusual bruising or bleeding
COMMON
Diarrhoea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, wind
Headache, dizziness
Vomiting, indigestion
Change in white blood cells
Low blood bicarbonate level
Numbness or pins and needles
Loss of appetite, taste disturbance
Visual disturbances, deafness
Skin rash or itching
Joint pain
Tiredness, or weakness
RARE
Feeling agitated
Vertigo
Allergic skin reaction such as being sensitive to sunlight

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea:

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.

Nausea and Vomiting:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after meal. Stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking,

Ergot derivatives such as ergot or ergotamine (used to treat migraine)
Warfarin (used to prevent blood clots)
Ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system)
Antacids (used to treat heartburn and indigestion)
Digoxin (used to treat heart failure)
Colchicine (used to treat gout and familial mediterranean fever)
Terfenadine, astemizol (used to treat hay fever or a skin allergy)
Cabergoline and pergolide (used to treat parkinson’s disease)
Medicines to treat irregular heartbeat
Cisapride (used to treat gastric reflux disease and constipation)
Antipsychotics such as pimozide (used to treat psychosis problems)
Antidepressants such as citalopram (used to treat depression)
Fluoroquinolones antibiotic such as moxifloxacin and levofloxacin (used to treat infections)
Theophylline (used to treat asthma)
Fluconazole (used to treat fungal infections)
Zidovudine, nelfinavir (used to treat HIV infections)
Alfentanil (used for narcosis)
Statins such as atorvastatin (used for lowering blood cholesterol)