Azithromycin Sandoz
Azithromycin Sandoz is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin dihydrate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
For a 3-day course, take 500 mg once a day. For a 5-day course, take 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg on days 2-5. For chlamydia, take a single dose of 1000 mg.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water. You can take them with or without food.
Important
Do not take more than 1000 mg in a single day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Stomach pain or discomfort
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Gas or bloating
- •Headache
- •Dizziness or drowsiness
- •Rash or itching
- •Joint pain
- •Tiredness
- •Taste changes
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Vision problems
- •Hearing loss
- •Heartburn or burping
- •Changes in blood cell counts
RARE
- •Other infections (e.g., yeast infections in mouth, throat, or vagina)
- •Allergic reactions with swelling (e.g., face, throat)
- •Loss of appetite
- •Feeling nervous or sleepless
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Heart palpitations or abnormal heart rhythm
- •Breathing problems or nosebleeds
- •Constipation or stomach inflammation
- •Dry mouth or mouth sores
- •Liver problems (e.g., inflammation, abnormal tests, yellow skin or eyes)
- •Skin problems (e.g., dry skin, sweating, severe rashes like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, sun sensitivity, pus-filled blisters)
- •Muscle, back, or neck pain
- •Kidney problems (e.g., pain, changes in urination)
- •Genital problems (e.g., vaginal bleeding, testicular issues)
- •Weakness, fever, or general aches
- •Throat inflammation
- •Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- •Reduced sense of touch
- •Irritability or agitation
- •Delayed severe allergic reaction (DRESS syndrome)
Important Warnings
- Stop taking this medicine and get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swollen face, lips, or throat, severe dizziness, or a severe, blistering, or itchy rash.
- Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you have severe, long-lasting, or bloody diarrhea with stomach pain or fever.
- Contact your doctor if your skin or eyes turn yellow (jaundice), or if you experience sudden weakness, dark urine, or easy bleeding.
- Contact your doctor if you have severe pain in your stomach or back.
- Contact your doctor if you have changes in how much you urinate, or if there is blood in your urine.
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- Contact your doctor if you develop a rash after being in the sun.
- Contact your doctor if you bruise or bleed more easily than usual.
- Contact your doctor if you have an irregular or fast heartbeat.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, nerve/mental disorders, a specific muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), or heart conditions before taking this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse during or soon after treatment.