Description

Azithromycin 500mg Film-Coated Tablets (3 Tablets)

Azithromycin 500mg Film-coated Tablets contain azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. It works by interfering with the ability of susceptible bacteria to produce proteins needed for their growth and reproduction.

What Is Azithromycin 500mg?

Each film-coated tablet contains 500mg of azithromycin. A pack containing three tablets may be prescribed for certain bacterial infections, depending on the type and severity of the infection and the individual’s medical circumstances.

Azithromycin can be used for a range of susceptible bacterial infections, including some respiratory, skin and soft-tissue infections and certain sexually transmitted infections. The appropriate treatment depends on the confirmed or suspected bacterial cause.

How Does Azithromycin Work?

Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide antibiotic group. It binds to bacterial ribosomes and interferes with protein production, preventing susceptible bacteria from growing and multiplying.

Azithromycin does not treat viral infections such as ordinary colds or influenza. Antibiotics should only be used when prescribed or recommended by an appropriate healthcare professional.

Azithromycin 500mg Information

• Active ingredient: Azithromycin
• Strength: 500mg per tablet
• Dosage form: Film-coated tablet
• Pack size: 3 tablets
• Medicine class: Macrolide antibiotic
• Use: Certain susceptible bacterial infections
• Administration: Oral
• Prescription status: Prescription medicine in the UK

Azithromycin 500mg Safety Information

Common side effects may include diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting and headache. Most side effects are mild, but persistent or severe symptoms should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, liver problems or an allergy to macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin can interact with certain medicines, so provide a complete list of medicines and supplements you take.

Seek urgent medical attention for signs of a serious allergic reaction or severe, persistent diarrhoea, particularly if it occurs during or after antibiotic treatment.

Always complete the prescribed course unless your healthcare professional tells you otherwise, and never share antibiotics with another person.

Azithromycin 500mg in the UK

Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic in the UK. It should be used only when appropriate for a bacterial infection and exactly according to the instructions provided by your prescriber or pharmacist.