Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Cazithro Suspension
Cazithro 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 Cazithro.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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