Zathrin 250 Tablet

Zathrin 250 Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains azithromycin 250 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like the common cold or flu. Zathrin 250 Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, skin, or some sexually transmitted infections, depending on the diagnosis.

How it works: Azithromycin in Zathrin 250 Tablet works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because it is a swallowed tablet, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and then reaches the infection site through the bloodstream.

Zathrin 250 Tablet is a 250 mg strength, which is a lower tablet strength often used when a doctor wants flexible dosing or a multi-day regimen. This strength may be chosen when the prescriber wants to match the dose more closely to the infection, body size, or treatment plan rather than using a larger single tablet strength.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Ear infections
• Certain skin infections
• Some chest or lung infections
• Some sexually transmitted infections

• Swallow Zathrin 250 Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; azithromycin regimens can be once daily or another schedule depending on the infection.
• You may take Zathrin 250 Tablet with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, because stopping early can let the infection come back.
• If you use antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium, separate them from this tablet by the timing your doctor or pharmacist recommends.

Each Zathrin 250 Tablet provides azithromycin 250 mg per tablet. The exact number of tablets and how often to take them depend on the infection and your doctor’s prescription; many azithromycin regimens use one dose daily, but the total daily amount and duration are individualized. Do not exceed the prescribed number of tablets in one day.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loose stools
• Mild dizziness

• Use Zathrin 250 Tablet only for bacterial infections that your clinician has diagnosed.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems, QT prolongation, low potassium or magnesium, or a history of fainting.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your prescriber about any past allergy to azithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this medicine is appropriate for you.
• Alcohol is not known to have a direct interaction with azithromycin, but it may worsen stomach upset or dehydration if you feel ill.
• Be careful when driving or operating machinery if this tablet makes you dizzy.

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

Store Zathrin 250 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.