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Macrobac Capsules

Macrobac Capsules (Azithromycin U.S.P.) by Asian Continental is a 250mg, 6-capsule pack. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, including certain respiratory, throat, sinus, skin, and other susceptible bacterial infections.

Package Contains: Each Macrobac Capsule package contains 6 capsules of 250mg & a leaflet. It is also available in 500 mg tablet form.  Macrobac Capsules

Composition: Each capsule contains:

Azithromycin (as Dihydrate) (U.S.P.)

equivalent to Azithromycin 250 mg.

Product contains Lactose

Product Specs B.P.

Dosage: As directed by the physician. For details, see enclosed leaflet.

Uses/ Indications: Macrobac (Azithromycin USP) is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections (pneumonia) caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below.

Adults:        

  • Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Acute bacterial sinusitis.
  • Community-acquired pneumonia (Note: Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness).
  • Pharyngitis/tonsillitis.
  • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (abscesses usually require surgical drainage).
  • Urethritis and cervicitis.
  • Genital ulcer disease in men.

Side Effects: In clinical trials, most of the reported side effects were mild to moderate in severity and were reversible upon discontinuation of the drug. Potentially serious side effects of angioedema and cholestatic jaundice were reported rarely.

  • Multiple-dose Regimens.
  • Overall, the most common treatment-related side effects in adult patients receiving multiple-dose regimens of Azithromycin were related to the gastrointestinal system with: diarrhoea /loose stools (4–5%), nausea (3%), and abdominal pain (2–3%), being the most frequently reported.
  • No other treatment-related effects occurred in patients on the multiple-dose regimens of Azithromycin with a frequency greater than 1%.

Side effects that occurred with a frequency of 1% or less included the following:

  • Cardiovascular: Palpitations, Chest pain.
  • Gastrointestinal: Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Vomiting, Melena, Cholestatic jaundice.
  • Genitourinary: Micturition, Vaginitis, Nephritis.
  • Nervous System: Dizziness, Headache, Vertigo, Somnolence.
  • General: Fatigue.
  • Allergic: Rash, Pruritus, Photosensitivity, Angioedema.

Instructions:  Macrobac Capsules back

Store below 30°C.

Protect from sunlight and moisture.

Keep out of reach of children.

To be sold on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:  

Macrobac Capsules are manufactured by: Asian Continental (Pvt.) Ltd.

This is the link to the manufacturer: https://www.asiancontinental

You can buy it online at:  https://dwatson.pk

It is available online, or you can buy it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2026) available at the retail price of around 332 rupees.

 

By: Urooj

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