Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Azithromycin(500mg)
Strip of 3 Tablet
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Afdiz 500mg 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. 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.
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
The bioavailability of azithromycin is approximately 37%. Concomitant administration of oral azithromycin with food significantly decreases by 50% drug bioavailability. Following a single oral 500 mg dose, peak plasma concentrations of about 0.35-0.45 mg/l are attained within approximately 2 hours.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Afdiz
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
low amount of magnesium in the blood.
low amount of potassium in the blood.
myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.
hearing loss.
torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm.
slow heartbeat.
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Afdiz 500mg Tablet.
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.
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antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Afdiz 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Afdiz 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
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. Afdiz 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Afdiz 500mg Tablet safe?
Afdiz 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can the use of Afdiz 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Afdiz 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet be taken at night?
Afdiz 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does it take Afdiz 500mg Tablet to work?
Afdiz 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Afdiz 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Afdiz 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Afdiz 500mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Afdiz 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Afdiz 500mg 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Afdiz 500mg 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. Why is Afdiz 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Afdiz 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Afdiz 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Afdiz 500mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Afdiz 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Afdiz 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Afdiz 500mg 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Afdiz 500mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Afdiz 500mg 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 Afdiz 500mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
