ACCTHROCIN-500 TAB

Actthrocin-500

What the package shows

• Brand: Actthrocin-500

• Active ingredient: Azithromycin

• Strength: 500 mg per tablet

• Form: Tablets I.P.

• Pack: 10 × 3 tablets (30 tablets total)

• The Rx marking indicates prescription use.

What azithromycin does

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by interfering with bacterial protein production, which prevents susceptible bacteria from growing.

It may be prescribed for certain bacterial infections, including:

• Throat/tonsil infections

• Some respiratory and chest infections

• Certain sinus or ear infections

• Some skin/soft-tissue infections

• Certain sexually transmitted bacterial infections

It does not treat viral infections such as the ordinary common cold or most cases of influenza.

About the 500 mg strength

The box clearly states 500 mg, but the correct dosing schedule depends on the infection and the doctor's prescription. Azithromycin is sometimes prescribed once daily for a few days, while other infections require different regimens.

Don't use the number of tablets in the box to determine how many you should take.

Common side effects

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea

• Diarrhea

• Stomach/abdominal discomfort

• Vomiting

• Headache

Usually these are mild and temporary.

Important precautions

Azithromycin can rarely cause more serious problems, including abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation), significant allergic reactions, or liver problems.

Tell your doctor if you have:

• A history of abnormal heart rhythm/QT prolongation

• Significant heart disease

• Liver disease

• Previous serious reaction to macrolide antibiotics

• Other medicines that can affect heart rhythm

Seek urgent medical attention for fainting, severe/persistent palpitations, difficulty breathing, facial/throat swelling, or severe skin reactions.

Regarding the three medicines you've shown

You have now shown:

MedicineMain roleAMLOCOT-AT — amlodipine + atenololBlood pressure/heart-rate controlACECLOTT-P — aceclofenac + paracetamolPain, inflammation and feverACTTHROCIN-500 — azithromycin 500 mgAntibiotic for certain bacterial infections

If all three were prescribed by the same doctor, I can explain why they may have been prescribed together and a practical morning/afternoon/evening schedule, but I would need the prescription or the instructions written on the medicine strips to avoid guessing the doses.