Uses / Indications:
AZ3 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and typhoid fever. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).
Pregnancy interaction:
AZ3 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Az3 will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Az3.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AZ3 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
AZ3 250mg Tablet is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Faq for medicine:
Is Az3 an antibiotic? : Yes, Az3 is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Az3. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.|Is Az3 used for treating a cold and sore throat? : Az3 is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Az3 in these conditions.|Is Az3 safe? : Az3 is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Az3 good for tonsillitis? : Az3 can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Az3 for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.|Is Az3 banned? : No, Az3 is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.|Can Az3 be used to treat a fever? : Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Az3 can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections only. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.|Is Az3 used for urinary tract infection (UTI)? : Az3 is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.|Is Az3 good for acne? : Az3 can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Az3 in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.|Can I take Az3 with paracetamol? : Az3 can be taken with paracetamol as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Az3 with omeprazole? : Az3 can be taken with omeprazole as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Az3 with ibuprofen? : Az3 can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Az3 with esomeprazole? : Az3 can be taken with esomeprazole as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Az3 with birth control pills (oral contraceptives) : No interactions have been clinically observed between Az3 and birth control pills (oral contraceptives). However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have been advised to take Az3 and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).|Does Az3 treat a cough? : No, Az3 cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Az3 can help in relieving cough only if it would be effective in treating the underlying infection. Please talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your cough.|Does Az3 affect sperm? : Az3 has not been reported to affect sperms. |Does Az3 cause drowsiness? : No, Az3 does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Az3.|Does Az3 cause diarrhea? : Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Az3. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Az3.|Does Az3 affect fertility? : Az3 is not known to affect fertility in humans. Inadequate data is available for humans. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding the same.|Can I take Az3 for throat infection caused by streptococcus? : Yes, Az3 can be taken for throat infection caused by streptococcus. However, this an alternative medicine for the same. There are other antibiotics available which could be more effective in the treatment of streptococcal throat infections. Please take the advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics.|Can I take Az3 for a toothache (tooth pain)? : Az3 would be helpful in a toothache (tooth pain) only when there is an underlying infection which is causing the pain. Please talk to your doctor before taking Az3 or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.|Can I take Az3 for the flu? : No, Az3 is not recommended for the treatment of flu (influenza infection). Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of flu (influenza infection) before taking any medicines including antibiotics like Az3 as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.|Can I take Az3 for a sinus infection? : Yes, Az3 can help to treat a bacterial sinus infection. However, as always advisable, antibiotics should only be taken only when the infection is properly diagnosed by the doctor and then antibiotics are taken as advised.|Can I take Az3 for yeast infection? : Az3 is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.|Can I take Az3 for chlamydia? : Yes, Az3 can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.|Can I take Az3 for tooth infection? : Az3 can be taken to treat tooth infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor to treat the infection.
Medicine interaction:
AZ3 with Reboxetine|AZ3 with Sirolimus|AZ3 with Simvastatin|AZ3 with Eletriptan|AZ3 with Lovastatin|AZ3 with Sumatriptan|AZ3 with Almotriptan|AZ3 with Naratriptan|AZ3 with Zolmitriptan|AZ3 with Disopyramide|AZ3 with Rizatriptan|AZ3 with Posaconazole|AZ3 with Haloperidol|AZ3 with S-Amlodipine|AZ3 with Hydrocortisone|AZ3 with Darunavir|AZ3 with Blonanserin|AZ3 with Prednisolone|AZ3 with Pimozide|AZ3 with Butorphanol|AZ3 with Oxazepam|AZ3 with Ethylmorphine|AZ3 with Morphine|AZ3 with Fentanyl|AZ3 with Indinavir|AZ3 with Azelnidipine|AZ3 with Pravastatin|AZ3 with Tofisopam|AZ3 with Penfluridol|AZ3 with Pentazocine|AZ3 with Betamethasone|AZ3 with Benidipine|AZ3 with Beclometasone|AZ3 with Carbamazepine|AZ3 with Buspirone|AZ3 with Pitavastatin|AZ3 with Paliperidone|AZ3 with Astemizole|AZ3 with Ebastine|AZ3 with Terfenadine|AZ3 with Mizolastine|AZ3 with Zuclopenthixol|AZ3 with Asenapine|AZ3 with Iloperidone
