Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Azimax Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Azimax 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 Azimax.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can Azimax be used to treat a fever?
Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Azimax 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 Azimax used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Azimax 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 Azimax good for acne?
Azimax can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Azimax 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 Azimax with paracetamol?
Azimax 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 Azimax with omeprazole?
Azimax 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 Azimax with ibuprofen?
Azimax 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 Azimax with esomeprazole?
Azimax 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 Azimax with birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
No interactions have been clinically observed between Azimax 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 Azimax and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).

Q. Does Azimax treat a cough?
No, Azimax cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Azimax 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 Azimax affect sperm?
Azimax has not been reported to affect sperms.

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

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

Q. Does Azimax affect fertility?
Azimax 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 Azimax for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
Yes, Azimax 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 Azimax for a toothache (tooth pain)?
Azimax 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 Azimax or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.

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

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

Q. Can I take Azimax for chlamydia?
Yes, Azimax 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 Azimax for tooth infection?
Azimax 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.