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About Bazince 100mg Tablet

AZITHROMYCIN belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

AZITHROMYCIN slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. AZITHROMYCIN does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

Uses of Bazince 100mg Tablet

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Bazince 100mg Tablet

AZITHROMYCIN slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), stomach and intestinal infections. It is better tolerated and has more effective tissue penetration compared to other similar antibiotics like erythromycin. Doctor prescribe AZITHROMYCIN for people who are intolerant of penicillin antibiotics. Besides this, it also helps in the prevention of infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

Directions for Use

If your doctor has prescribed the capsule form of AZITHROMYCIN, you should take it at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after eating with a glass of water. Tablets and liquid forms of AZITHROMYCIN can be taken with a meal or empty stomach. AZITHROMYCIN is available in liquid form especially for the children who have difficulty in swallowing.

Side Effects of Bazince 100mg Tablet

Most of the side effects of AZITHROMYCIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effect of AZITHROMYCIN are diarrhoea, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), and stomach cramps, loss of appetite, bloating and indigestion. Very rarely, it can cause chest pain, skin rash, stomach pain, yellowing of skin/eyes, seizures (fits), dark urine, hallucination, ringing in the ear (tinnitus), imbalance disorder (vertigo). These side effects may be for a short interval of time, but if these persists speak with the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems (jaundice), muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare case, the use of AZITHROMYCIN can cause diarrhoea, so in case if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking AZITHROMYCIN and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether AZITHROMYCIN harm the baby in pregnancy or not. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before using AZITHROMYCIN. Do not take AZITHROMYCIN if you are allergic to AZITHROMYCIN or other macrolide antibiotics, using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin etc.), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine) and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine). AZITHROMYCIN is not recommended for the patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy due to moderate to severe illness or risk factor.