Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for A24 Tablet
A24 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 A24.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is A24 an antibiotic?
Yes, A24 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 A24. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is A24 used for treating a cold and sore throat?
A24 is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking A24 in these conditions.

Q. Is A24 safe?
A24 is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is A24 good for tonsillitis?
A24 can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over A24 for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.

Q. Is A24 banned?
No, A24 is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.

Q. Can A24 be used to treat a fever?
Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. A24 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 A24 used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A24 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 A24 good for acne?
A24 can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of A24 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 A24 with paracetamol?
A24 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 A24 with omeprazole?
A24 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 A24 with ibuprofen?
A24 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 A24 with esomeprazole?
A24 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 A24 with birth control pills (oral contraceptives)
No interactions have been clinically observed between A24 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 A24 and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).

Q. Does A24 treat a cough?
No, A24 cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. A24 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 A24 affect sperm?
A24 has not been reported to affect sperms.

Q. Does A24 cause drowsiness?
No, A24 does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking A24.

Q. Does A24 cause diarrhea?
Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of A24. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking A24.

Q. Does A24 affect fertility?
A24 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 A24 for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
Yes, A24 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 A24 for a toothache (tooth pain)?
A24 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 A24 or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.

Q. Can I take A24 for the flu?
No, A24 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 A24 as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.

Q. Can I take A24 for a sinus infection?
Yes, A24 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 A24 for yeast infection?
A24 is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.

Q. Can I take A24 for chlamydia?
Yes, A24 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 A24 for tooth infection?
A24 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.