Azithral 250 mg Tablet

Azithral 250 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains 250 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. Azithral 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, throat, or some sexually transmitted infections, depending on the diagnosis.

How it works: Azithromycin works by blocking bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Azithral 250 mg Tablet delivers the medicine systemically after swallowing, helping your body clear the bacterial infection.

Azithral 250 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Azithral 500 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants smaller, more flexible dosing or a stepwise dosing schedule. This strength is not a slower or weaker medicine in how it works; it is simply a smaller amount per tablet, which can help tailor treatment to the infection and the patient.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Some ear infections
• Certain sinus or bronchial infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections as prescribed

• Swallow Azithral 250 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed a multi-day course.
• It can usually be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not skip doses or stop early just because you feel better.
• If you are given a specific schedule, follow it exactly; azithromycin regimens can be different from other antibiotics.

Each Azithral 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of azithromycin. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe one tablet once daily or a different schedule, and some regimens use more than one tablet on the first day followed by fewer tablets afterward. Do not take more than the amount prescribed for you, and your doctor decides the exact dose and duration based on the infection 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
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loose stools

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or QT prolongation.
• Use caution if you have liver disease or previous jaundice with azithromycin.
• Inform your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially heart, seizure, or blood-thinner medicines.
• Do not use Azithral 250 mg Tablet for viral infections such as influenza or the common cold.
• Take care when driving if you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose.
• If you develop a rash, swelling, or breathing trouble, seek urgent medical help.
• Complete the full course unless your doctor tells you to stop, even if symptoms improve.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm, such as some antiarrhythmics and certain antipsychotics
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together
• Digoxin
• Colchicine

Store Azithral 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.