Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup
About Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup
Azee syrup is an antibiotic which is used to treat different types of infections caused by a variety of bacteria. This medicine is not recommended for use in case of common cold, flu or viral infection since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only. It belongs to a group of Macrolide Antibiotics which is useful for treating numerous infections caused by bacteria like middle ear infections, traveler’s diarrhoea. Along with other medications it is sometimes used for curing malaria. This medication is also used to treat a number of intestinal infections and sexually transmitted infections.
This medicine should not be taken without consulting a doctor. The dosage or how often the medicine is taken depends upon a person’a age, weight, the condition that is being treated, other medical conditions and also how a person reacts to the first dose of the medicine. Effect and uses may vary from person to person.
What are the uses of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup
Skin And Soft Tissue Infections
Community Acquired Pneumonia
Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
What are the contraindications of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup ?
Dry Or Scaly Skin
Difficulty In Swallowing
Key highlights of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 2 to 4 days.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 3 hours of dose administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless extremely necessary. Consult your doctor to weigh the risks and benefits of taking it.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for the breast feeding mothers unless extremely necessary. Close monitoring of the infant will be required, if taking it at all.
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consult a doctor before taking the medicine when consuming alcohol.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
The side effects of this medicine can be adverse and when facing the same, driving should be completely avoided.
Does this affect liver function?
It should be avoided if the person is suffering from any type of liver disease.
What are the substitutes for Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Ranazy 200 Oral Suspension
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Azithral 100 Suspension
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Laz Xl 200Mg Suspension
Hetero Drugs Ltd
- Azivent Xl 200Mg Liquid
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Azee 200Mg Rediuse Liquid
Cipla Ltd
- Zathrin Redimix Suspension
FDC Ltd
- Ibithral 200mg Suspension
Indiabulls pharmaceutical ltd
- Pratham 200mg Suspension
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Azibig 200Mg Suspension
BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
- Azilin Ds 200Mg Syrup
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
The doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This drug is a bacteriostatic drug. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding itself to 50S ribosomal subunits of the sensitive micro-organism. This medication infringes with transpeptidation and translocation and thus inhibits protein synthesis and cell growth.
What are the interactions of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
This medication interacts with Atorvastatin, Cetirizine, Didanosine, Fluconazole and others.Interaction with Food
Food
Information not available.Interaction with Disease
Disease
This medication interacts with QT Prolongation, Liver Disease and others.
FAQs about Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup
Ques : What is Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup?
Ans : Azithromycin is a salt which performs its action by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Ques : What are the uses of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup?
Ans : Azithromycin is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Community acquired pneumonia, Ear Infection (Otitis Media), Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis, and Skin and soft tissue infections.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup?
Ans : Side effects include Diarrhea, Dry or scaly skin, Abdominal pain, Difficult or painful urination, Vomiting, Fever, Acid or sour stomach , Aggression or anger, Excessive air or gas in stomach, and Heartburn.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Azee XL 200mg Dry Syrup?
Ans : Azithromycin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
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