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Azatco Tablets (Azithromycin 250mg) by Atco is a prescription macrolide antibiotic used to treat a range of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections. Each tablet delivers 250mg of azithromycin in a convenient once-daily oral form.
Key Benefits
- Broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic active against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
- Convenient short-course therapy with once-daily dosing
- Long tissue half-life helps maintain antibacterial activity at the site of infection
- Useful option for patients with penicillin allergy when prescribed by a doctor
Indications
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Acute otitis media
- Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections
- Certain sexually transmitted infections as directed by a physician
How to Use
Take Azatco exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Typically taken once daily, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with water and complete the full course even if you feel better.
Safety Information
- Prescription required. Do not self-medicate or share antibiotics.
- May prolong the QT interval; use with caution if you have heart rhythm problems, electrolyte imbalance, or take other QT-prolonging drugs
- Inform your doctor about liver disease, kidney problems, myasthenia gravis, pregnancy, or breastfeeding
- Common side effects: nausea, diarrhoea, abdominal discomfort, headache
- Seek urgent care for severe allergic reactions, persistent diarrhoea, jaundice, or irregular heartbeat
For full prescribing information and dosing, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usage & Benefits
- Broad-spectrum macrolide active against many bacterial pathogens
- Once-daily oral dosing for convenience
- Long tissue half-life supports short antibiotic courses
- Alternative for some patients with penicillin allergy when advised
- Treats respiratory, ear, skin, and select STI infections
How To Use
- Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor
- Usually one tablet daily, with or without food
- Swallow whole with water; do not crush unless advised
- Take at the same time each day
- Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
- Avoid antacids containing aluminium or magnesium within 2 hours of dosing
FAQs
Is Azatco available without a prescription?
No. Azithromycin is a prescription-only antibiotic.
Can I stop early if I feel better?
No. Stopping early risks treatment failure and resistance.
Are there serious side effects?
Rare but possible: QT prolongation, severe diarrhoea, liver problems, severe allergic reactions. Seek care urgently.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
Only if your doctor decides benefits outweigh risks.
Can I drink alcohol?
Avoid alcohol while on antibiotics for best recovery.
