Azicip 500 mg Tablet

Azicip 500 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 500 mg of azithromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. Azicip 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, sinuses, or some sexually transmitted infections, depending on the diagnosis.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and spread. In tablet form, Azicip 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so it can reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Azicip 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a full 500 mg dose in one tablet rather than a lower-strength option. Because this is the 500 mg strength, it is not meant to be split into a different dosing plan on your own; your prescriber will decide whether this exact tablet fits your treatment schedule.

• Bacterial throat and respiratory infections
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections
• Other doctor-prescribed bacterial infections

• Swallow Azicip 500 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed a daily schedule.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist says it is appropriate.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Azicip 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of azithromycin per tablet. The dosing schedule can vary widely depending on the infection, and this strength may be taken once daily or on a specific short course as directed by the doctor; do not exceed the prescribed amount, and do not take more than the labeled daily dose without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loose stools
• These stomach side effects may be more noticeable with a 500 mg tablet in some people

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have heart rhythm problems, a history of QT prolongation, low potassium or magnesium, or heart failure.
• Let your prescriber know about liver disease, since azithromycin can rarely affect the liver.
• Diarrhea can happen with antibiotics; seek help if it is severe or does not go away.
• Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum or magnesium at the same time unless your doctor advises it, because they can affect absorption.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medicines that affect heart rhythm, ask your clinician before using Azicip 500 mg Tablet.
• Do not use this antibiotic for viral infections, and do not share it with anyone else.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that can prolong the QT interval, such as some antiarrhythmics or antipsychotics
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine

Store Azicip 500 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.