Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Bio AZ Tablet
Bio az 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 Bio az.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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