Ecothral 250mg Tablet (Azithromycin 250mg)

Ecothral 250mg Tablet

Ecothral 250 MG Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. It belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhea.

It is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate upper and lower respiratory tract infections, infections of the skin and skin structure. The medication also helps against number of intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhea and chlamydia.

You should not consume the tablet without consulting a doctor if you have:

Allergy
Jaundice
Liver problems
Myasthenia gravis
Heart rhythm disorder
History of long QT syndrome.
Few common side effects of this tablet include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset and diarrhoea. An allergic reaction can also occur in rare cases. The dosage will depend on your age, the severity of condition, medical history and how you react to the first dose.

It is also used for preventing or delaying the onset of infection with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC). Also, prescribed for prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in patients who are allergic to penicillin and undergoing surgical or dental procedures.

Along with other medications, it is sometimes used for curing malaria. This drug is also used to treat several intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of common cold, flu or viral infection since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, prostration. Treatment is supportive and symptomatic. Take as directed. Take all of prescribed medication. Do not discontinue until prescription is completed.

Take suspension 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals; tablet form may be taken with meals to decrease GI effects. Do not take with aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids. May cause transient abdominal distress, diarrhea, headache.

Report signs of additional infections (eg, sores in mouth or vagina, vaginal discharge, unresolved fever, severe vomiting, or diarrhea). Safety and efficacy of Ecothral 250 MG Tablet have not been established in children <6 months of age with acute otitis media and in children <2 years of age with pharyngitis/tonsillitis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

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Use

The drug is utilised to fix the accompanying ailments

Bronchitis

Sinusitis

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

Skin And Structure Infection

Bacterial Infections

Side Effects

Possible side effects of this drug are as follows:

Diarrhoea

Nausea

Abdominal Pain

Vomiting

Fever

Headache

Dizziness

Rash

Angioedema

Ototoxicity

Allergic Reaction

Dosage

Are there any missed dose instructions?

Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

Are there any overdose instructions?

A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.