INTRODUCTION
Azecas 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eyes in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea. Azecas Tablet is taken orally, preferably one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses Of Azecas 500mg Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Azecas 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines infections. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Dosage Of Azecas Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Azecas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects Azecas Tablet
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you have any of the following symptoms of a severe allergic reaction stop taking this medicine and tell your doctor immediately or go to the casualty department at your nearest hospital.
Common Side Effects of Azecas 500mg Tablet
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- stomach pain or cramps
- loss of appetite
- Quantity Change of the white blood cells
Uncommon Side Effects of Azecas 500mg Tablet (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- Thrush (candidiasis) – a fungal infection
- Fungal infection
- Bacterial infection
- Inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis)
- Breathlessness, chest pain, wheezes, and coughs (respiratory disorder)
- Inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose (rhinitis)
- Stomach flu (gastroenteritis)
- Inflammation inside your vagina (vaginitis)
- Pneumonia
- Changes in the number of white blood cells
- Angioedema
- Hypersensitivity
- Skin rash
- itching
- Inflammation of the skin (dermatitis)
- Dry skin
- increased sweating
- Pain, swelling, and reduced motion in your joints (osteoarthritis)
- Muscle pain
- back pain
- Neck pain
- increase in blood urea levels
- Chest pain
- face swelling
- Fever
- Pain
- swelling of extremities (peripheral edema)
- swelling (odema)
- Testicular disorder
- Urticarial
- Lack of appetite (anorexia)
- Nervousness
- feeling drowsy (somnolence)
- Changes in your sense of taste
- Sensation of pins and needles or numbness (paraesthesia)
- Visual impairment
- having difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- Ear disorder
- Dizziness
- spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Palpitations
- Hot flushes
- Shortness of breath
- Nosebleed
- Inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis)
- Constipation
- Loose wind (flatulence)
- Difficulty swallowing
- Swollen abdomen
- Dry mouth
- belching
- Mouth ulcer
- increased salivary flow
- Painful or difficult urination
- Pain in the upper back (renal pain)
- spotting
- Fatigue
- Weakness (asthenia)
- Change in liver enzyme levels and blood levels
- General feeling of being unwell (malaise)
- post-procedural complications
SAFETY ADVICE
Quick tips
Read this entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Marketing Authorization Holder or Manufacturer
Vega One Pharma Kabul, Afghanistan
Manufacturer
Casca Remedies Pvt Ltd,Kuldeep Nagar, Ambala Cantt., Haryana, India-133004
Leaflet Approval
This leaflet was last approved in August 2021
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FAQs (Frequently ASK Questions)
Q. Is Azecas 500mg Tablet safe?
Azecas 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. What if I don’t get better?
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azecas Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can the use of Azecas 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Azecas 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can Azecas Tablet be taken at night?
Azecas 500mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azecas Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does it take Azecas 500mg Tablet to work?
Azecas 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
Q. Why is Azecas 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?
Azecas 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
Q. Can Azecas Tablet be taken at night?
Azecas 500mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azecas Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does it take Azecas 500mg Tablet to work?
Azecas 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
Q. Why is Azecas 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azecas 500mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Q. What If you stop taking Azecas Tablet ?
Never stop the treatment with Azecas on your own, but first discuss this with your doctor. If the prescribed treatment is not completely finished, the infection may come back again. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Q. What if I forgot to taking Azecas Tablet ?
If you forget to take Azecas, take your dose as soon as possible. Whether 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 or pharmacist. If you have to skip a dose, still take all of your tablets. This means that you will finish your course a day later.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azecas Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azecas 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of azecas Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azecas Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Azecas 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic ?
Azecas 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azecas Tablet has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azecas Tablet ?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azecas 500mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Azecas Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azecas Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. Why is Azecas 500mg Tablet given for 3 days ?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Azecas 500mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Azecas 500mg Tablet ?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Azecas 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Azecas Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Azecas Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Azecas Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Azecas 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Azecas Tablet has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Azecas 500mg Tablet ?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Azecas Tablet. Antibiotics such as Azecas Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Azecas Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. What Azecas 500mg Tablet is and what it is used for ?
Azecas 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by microorganisms like bacteria.
Azithromycin is used for the treatment of certain infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to it, such as:
- Azecas 500mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics. Antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by microorganisms like bacteria.
- Azithromycin is used for the treatment of certain infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to it, such as:
- Chest, throat, or nasal infection(such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat (pharyngitis), and sinusitis)
- Ear infection
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Infection of the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) or the neck of the womb (cervix) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (bacteria).
Q. How to store Azecas 500mg Tablet ?
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- The medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Q. What is Azecas 500mg Tablets looks like and contents of the pack ?
Film-coated tablet.
–Azithromycin 250 mg film-coated tablets:
White to off-white film-coated tablets.
–Azithromycin 500mg film-coated tablets:
White to off-white film-coated tablets.
-Azithromycin film-coated tablets are available in Alu-Alu blister packs.
Blister packs: 1x3 film-coated tablets.
Q. What is Azecas 500mg Tablets contents of the pack ?
Azecas 500mg Tablets contains
The active substance is azithromycin dihydrate.
- Each film-coated tablet contains 250 mg of azithromycin (as dihydrate).
- Each film-coated tablet contains 500 mg of azithromycin (as dihydrate).
- The other ingredients are Tablet core: Starch, Methyl Paraben Sodium, Propyl Paraben Sodium, Polyvinyl Povidone-30, Lactose, Talcum, Magnesium Stearate, Crospovidone, Croscarmellose Sodium, Aerosol
- Tablet coating: Readymade Film Coat, Talcum, Col. Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylene Dichloride.
