✅ Azee 250 mg – Effective Azithromycin Antibiotic for Bacterial Infections

🔍 What is Azee 250 mg?

Azee 250 mg is a prescription antibiotic containing Azithromycin, part of the macrolide antibiotic class. It is used to treat a wide range of mild to moderate bacterial infections, especially those affecting the respiratory tract, skin, ears, and reproductive system.

It’s favored for its once-daily dosing, excellent tissue penetration, and shorter treatment durations.

✅ Uses of Azee 250 mg

Azee 250 mg is prescribed to treat:

• Throat infections – Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
• Sinus infections – Sinusitis
• Ear infections – Otitis media
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections – Bronchitis, mild pneumonia
• Sexually transmitted diseases – Chlamydia (in combination or higher doses)
• Typhoid fever – Alternative to other antibiotics
• Traveler’s diarrhea – In certain cases

❌ Not effective for treating viral infections like flu or common cold.

💊 Dosage and Administration

• Adults:
  • Standard dose is 250 mg once daily for 3 to 5 days.
  • In some cases, a 500 mg loading dose may be followed by 250 mg for 4 days.
• Children:
  • Dose based on weight, as advised by the physician.

Tips:

• Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
• Swallow with water; do not crush.
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

⚙️ How Azee 250 mg Works

Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, preventing the bacteria from growing and reproducing. It accumulates in infected tissues and maintains effective concentrations for several days after the last dose—allowing for shorter courses of treatment.

⚠️ Precautions and Warnings

• Do not use if allergic to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Consult your doctor if you have:
  • Liver disease
  • Kidney impairment
  • Heart rhythm disorders (risk of QT prolongation)
  • Myasthenia gravis
• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Generally considered safe; seek medical advice.

💢 Side Effects

📞 Contact a doctor immediately if serious symptoms appear.

🔄 Drug Interactions

Azee 250 mg may interact with:

• Antacids (aluminum/magnesium) – Avoid taking together
• Warfarin – Monitor INR
• Drugs that prolong QT interval – e.g., amiodarone, sotalol
• Cyclosporine, digoxin, ergot derivatives – May increase side effect risk

📦 Storage

• Store at room temperature (20–25°C)
• Keep away from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach of children