Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet

Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 1000 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. Doctors may prescribe Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet for specific infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, or 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, Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to help the medicine reach the infection site.

Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength azithromycin tablet, so it is meant for people whose prescriber specifically wants a 1000 mg dose rather than a lower-strength tablet or a multi-day lower-dose plan. Because each tablet delivers a full 1000 mg, it may be chosen for certain single-dose or targeted treatment plans where the doctor wants that exact amount in one tablet.

• Certain bacterial respiratory infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Some ear infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections
• Other infections your doctor judges appropriate for azithromycin

• Swallow the Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; this 1000 mg strength may be used as a one-time dose or as part of a specific schedule.
• You can take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start to feel better before it is done.

Each Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of azithromycin per tablet, which is a high single-tablet strength. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once, once daily for a short course, or on a doctor-directed schedule; the maximum amount per day is the amount your prescriber specifically orders, since dosing varies by condition and patient factors.

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
• Dizziness

• This is a higher-strength azithromycin tablet, so only take it under medical direction.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or prolonged QT interval.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take to avoid dangerous interactions.
• If you are prone to stomach upset, diarrhea may be more noticeable with a 1000 mg dose.
• Do not use it for viral infections such as influenza or the common cold.
• If you become dizzy, avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

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

Store Zithrocin 1000 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, protected from moisture and out of reach of children.