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Macrobac

Macrobac (Azithromycin USP) tablet is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections. It is used to treat various bacterial infections, including certain respiratory, throat, sinus, skin, and other susceptible bacterial infections.

Package Contains: Each package contains 6 tablets of 500mg.

Composition: Macrobac

Each film-coated tablet contains:

  • Azithromycin (as dihydrate) (USP) equivalent to azithromycin 500mg.
  • Mfg. Specs.: USP.

Dosage: As directed by the physician.

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%), 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: Monilia, Vaginitis, Nephritis.
  • Nervous System: Dizziness, Headache, Vertigo, Somnolence.
  • General: Fatigue.
  • Allergic: Rash, Pruritus, Photosensitivity, Angioedema.

Contraindications: Macrobac is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to azithromycin or any other ingredients present in the formulation.

Warnings: Do not use azithromycin if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems when you have previously taken this medicine.

Instructions: Macrobac-back

  • Store below 30°C.
  • Protect from sunlight and moisture.
  • Keep out of the reach of the children.
  • To be sold on the prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & buyer links:

It is manufactured by Asian Continental (Pvt.) Ltd. https://asiancontinental.com

You can buy this drug online from: https://www.dawaee.pk

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