Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Azileb Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Azileb to cure your infection and improve symptoms. It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. 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 Azileb.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Azileb an antibiotic?
Yes, Azileb 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 Azileb. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Azileb used for treating a cold and sore throat?
Azileb is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Azileb in these conditions.

Q. Is Azileb safe?
Azileb is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Azileb good for tonsillitis?
Azileb can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Azileb for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.

Q. Is Azileb banned?
No, Azileb is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.

Q. Can Azileb be used to treat a fever?
Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Azileb 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.

Q. Is Azileb used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Azileb is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.

Q. Is Azileb good for acne?
Azileb can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Azileb in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Azileb with paracetamol?
Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb with omeprazole?
Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb with ibuprofen?
Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb with esomeprazole?
Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb with birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
No interactions have been clinically observed between Azileb 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 Azileb and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).

Q. Does Azileb treat a cough?
No, Azileb cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Azileb 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.

Q. Does Azileb affect sperm?
Azileb has not been reported to affect sperms.

Q. Does Azileb cause drowsiness?
No, Azileb does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Azileb.

Q. Does Azileb cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Azileb. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Azileb.

Q. Does Azileb affect fertility?
Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
Yes, Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb for a toothache (tooth pain)?
Azileb 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 Azileb or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.

Q. Can I take Azileb for the flu?
No, Azileb 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 Azileb as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.

Q. Can I take Azileb for a sinus infection?
Yes, Azileb 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.

Q. Can I take Azileb for yeast infection?
Azileb is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.

Q. Can I take Azileb for chlamydia?
Yes, Azileb can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.

Q. Can I take Azileb for tooth infection?
Azileb 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.