Neckcin 500 mg Tablet

Neckcin 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 colds or the flu. Doctors may prescribe Neckcin 500 mg Tablet for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ear, or some sexually transmitted infections when azithromycin is appropriate.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. As a tablet, Neckcin 500 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help clear the bacterial infection over the prescribed treatment course.

The 500 mg tablet is a higher-strength azithromycin tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a full 500 mg dose in a single tablet rather than splitting treatment into smaller tablets. Since there are no other Neckcin strengths or forms listed here, this product fits standard azithromycin dosing schedules that may use one 500 mg tablet per dose, depending on the infection and the prescriber’s plan.

• Bacterial throat and tonsil infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Ear infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Neckcin 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes; the schedule depends on the infection being treated.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not double up doses if you miss one unless your prescriber tells you to do so.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better early.
• Do not use it for viral illnesses such as colds or influenza.

Each Neckcin 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of azithromycin per tablet. Depending on the infection, a doctor may prescribe one tablet once daily or a different schedule, and the maximum daily amount should only be what your prescriber specifically orders. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose is not self-selected; your doctor decides the number of tablets and the length of treatment 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
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loose stools
• Mild dizziness

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongation.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease or a history of jaundice.
• Tell your prescriber about all other antibiotics and medicines you take, especially those that can affect heart rhythm.
• If you have myasthenia gravis, azithromycin may worsen muscle weakness.
• Do not take Neckcin 500 mg Tablet for a condition that has not been diagnosed as bacterial.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your clinician has advised against it.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Medicines that can prolong the QT interval, such as some antiarrhythmics and certain antipsychotics
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium taken too close to the dose
• Digoxin
• Colchicine

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