Azee 500 mg Tablet

Azee 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 500 mg of azithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Azee 500 mg Tablet is prescribed for infections such as some throat, sinus, chest, skin, and sexually transmitted infections when a doctor decides azithromycin is appropriate. This 500 mg strength is a higher-dose tablet that may be used as part of a specific treatment plan based on the infection being treated.

How it works: Azithromycin in Azee 500 mg Tablet works by stopping susceptible bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because it is a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help treat the infection throughout the body.

Azee 500 mg Tablet provides a higher amount of azithromycin per tablet than Azee 250 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants fewer tablets or a higher per-dose amount. It is not a lower starting strength for everyone, and the Azee 500 mg Tablet should only be used when a clinician has assessed the infection and prescribed this exact strength.

• Certain bacterial throat and sinus infections
• Some chest and respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Bacterial infections when azithromycin is an appropriate choice

• Swallow the Azee 500 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes; do not change the dose on your own.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Try to take each dose at the same time each day if you are on a multi-day regimen.
• Do not skip doses and do not stop early just because you feel better.
• If you also use antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, separate them from this tablet as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.

Each Azee 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of azithromycin. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe it once daily or as part of a short course, but the exact dose and duration are decided by the prescriber. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in one day, because the right dose for Azee 500 mg Tablet depends on the infection, your age, and your medical history.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain or cramps
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Loose stools

• Use Azee 500 mg Tablet only for bacterial infections, not for colds or flu.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, prolonged QT interval, or fainting.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your prescriber about any hearing problems, especially if you are receiving repeated or high-dose treatment.
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Azee 500 mg Tablet.
• Avoid taking extra antacids containing aluminum or magnesium too close to the dose unless your pharmacist says it is okay.
• This higher-strength tablet should be used only as prescribed; do not split or combine doses unless instructed.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics and certain antipsychotics

Store Azee 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.