Azithromycin Orion
Azithromycin Orion is an antibiotic that stops the growth of certain bacteria to treat various infections.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin dihydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, 500 mg once daily for 3 days, but it can vary based on your infection. For some infections, it's 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg daily for 4 days.
Method
Take the tablet whole with a small amount of water, with or without food. Taking it just before a meal may help reduce stomach upset.
Important
The maximum daily dose is typically 500 mg, unless your doctor prescribes a single 1000 mg dose for specific infections.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Vomiting
- •Stomach pain
- •Nausea
RARE
- •Fungal infections, such as oral thrush (yeast infection in mouth and vagina)
- •Dizziness or sleepiness
- •Skin rash or itching
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Liver problems, yellowing of skin or eyes
- •Swelling of hands, feet, or face
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide/ketolide antibiotic, or other ingredients in this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems (like irregular heartbeat) or low potassium/magnesium, as this can increase severe heart side effects.
- Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction (e.g., difficulty breathing, swelling of the face/throat, rash).
- Contact your doctor if you develop liver problems (e.g., dark urine, loss of appetite, yellowing skin/eyes).
- If you get severe diarrhea during or after treatment, do not take anti-diarrhea medicine without talking to your doctor.