Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Azithromycin(250mg)
Strip of 6 Tablet
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Ozicin 250mg 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.
Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Heart Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet.
Ozicin 250mg 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.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Azithromycin is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as bronchitis; pneumonia; sexually transmitted diseases (STD); and infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, and reproductive organs.
AZITHROMYCIN have interactions with anti-nausea pills (domperidone), mental health pills (pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine medicines (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (simvastatin), bladder weakness medicine (tolterodine) and anti-gout/arthritis medicine (colchicine). Taking these drugs with AZITHROMYCIN may cause serious side effects.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg 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. Ozicin 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Ozicin 250mg Tablet safe?
Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can the use of Ozicin 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet be taken at night?
Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does it take Ozicin 250mg Tablet to work?
Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Ozicin 250mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Ozicin 250mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Ozicin 250mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Ozicin 250mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Ozicin 250mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Ozicin 250mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
Q. Why is Ozicin 250mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Ozicin 250mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Ozicin 250mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Ozicin 250mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Ozicin 250mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Ozicin 250mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Ozicin 250mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Ozicin 250mg 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 Ozicin 250mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.
