Uses and notes when using Zaromax 250mg and 500mg

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Article by Pharmacist, Master Pham Thi Kim Dung, Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Zaromax 250mg and 500mg are oral antibiotics with the active ingredient azithromycin in the form of azithromycin dihydrate. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets of 250mg or 500mg, with antibacterial effect.

1. Uses of Zaromax 250mg and 500mg


Azithromycin is indicated in monotherapy and combination regimens to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as:
Upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; Lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia; Skin and soft tissue infections; Genital tract infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Nesseria gonorrhoeae...
Thuốc Zaromax 250mg
Thuốc Zaromax được chỉ định các bệnh lý nhiễm khuẩn do vi khuẩn nhạy cảm

2. Dosage, how to use Zaromax 250mg and 500mg


If you are taking antacids containing the ingredients aluminum (aluminum) and magnesium (magnesium), Zaromax should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking these antacids.
The drug is taken 1 time per day, taken 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. Depending on the indications and users, Zaromax with 250mg and 500mg concentrations provides the optimal solution for patients, reducing the inconvenience of having to divide tablets.
Suggested dosage levels:
Adults:
When treating upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections: Use a single dose of 500 mg on the first day; 4 days later: 250 mg per day. The drug can be used alone or in combination as prescribed by the doctor. When treating sexually transmitted diseases: Use a single dose of 1 gram (4 tablets of 250mg or 2 tablets of 500mg), which can be combined with other antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor. Children:
First day: 10 mg/kg body weight/day. From day 2 to day 5: 5 mg/kg body weight/day. You need to take the medicine as prescribed, the usual single dose should not exceed 1g in adults and no more than 12mg/kg in children.
Zaromax 500mg
Thuốc Zaromax 500mg cần được sử dụng đúng chỉ định về liều lượng

3. Side effects when using Zaromax 250mg and 500mg


When using azithromycin, you may experience side effects of the drug such as fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain... Not all patients experience undesirable effects. desired medication, just as not every patient will experience all the side effects of the drug. If you feel that the side effects are bothersome or severe, or prolonged, you need to talk to your healthcare provider for advice and timely support.

4. Note when using Zaromax 250mg and 500mg


You need to discuss with your doctor your medical history, allergy history and chronic medications before taking the medicine. Use should be avoided if you have a history of severe allergy to azithromycin. Drugs may interact with concomitant medications, you will need to be evaluated and consulted by your doctor or pharmacist before using them.
Previously, azithromycin was considered quite safe in pregnant women. However, current data do not support the routine use of azithromycin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is important to talk with your doctor carefully to understand the benefits and risks for effective use of the drug and to monitor your pregnancy carefully.
The drug can be excreted in breast milk, use the drug only when absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding infants using the antibiotic azithromycin may have some adverse effects such as decreased appetite, digestive disorders. Talk to medical staff for advice on measures to minimize adverse effects for children.
Medicines and chemicals at Vinmec Health System Hospitals are stored in linen warehouses in the most optimal conditions. The pharmacy system of Vinmec International General Hospital ensures to serve the needs of customers 24/7, with in-depth consulting services. The pharmacy pharmacists always provide full instructions on how to use the medicine, answer questions so that you can understand how to use it and the notes in the treatment process, in order to achieve effectiveness, safety and reasonableness. when using drugs.
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This article is written for readers from Sài Gòn, Hà Nội, Hồ Chí Minh, Phú Quốc, Nha Trang, Hạ Long, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng.

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