Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet

Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet is a prescription antibiotic 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 viral illnesses like colds or flu. Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, or other bacterial infections when a doctor decides azithromycin is appropriate.

How it works: Azithromycin in Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet stops bacteria from making proteins they need to grow and spread. By taking the tablet by mouth, the medicine is absorbed into the body and helps fight the infection at the site your doctor is treating.

Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with lower azithromycin strengths, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants a full 500 mg dose in one tablet. Because there are no other strengths or forms in this brand line, this product fits standard adult azithromycin dosing plans that use 500 mg per dose, rather than lower-dose tablet splitting or multiple smaller tablets.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Ear infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain throat infections
• Other infections prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet whole with water unless your prescriber gives different directions.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if you are told to take it once daily.
• You may take the tablet with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium at the same time; separate them as directed by your pharmacist or doctor.
• Finish the full course even if you start to feel better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist confirms the tablet is safe to do so.

Each Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of azithromycin per tablet. Depending on the infection, this strength may be taken once daily or as part of a doctor-directed regimen, and the maximum amount per day should only be determined by the prescriber. Because this is a 500 mg tablet, it is a higher-dose product that should be used only under medical guidance.

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
• Taste changes

• Use Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet only if it was prescribed for a bacterial infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, QT prolongation, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Let your clinician know about all medicines you take, especially heart medicines and other antibiotics.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting treatment.
• Avoid taking aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids at the same time as the tablet.
• This higher-strength tablet may not be appropriate for children unless specifically prescribed based on weight and age.

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

Store Zithrozem 500 mg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.