Zomax

Zomax 500mg Tablet

Requires Prescription

• Yes

Generic Name

• Azithromycin 500mg.

Used For

• Bacterial infections: respiratory tract, skin, ear infections.

• Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea.

• Gastrointestinal infections (traveler’s diarrhea).

• Preventing and treating Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) infections.

• Reducing flare-ups in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

How It Works

• Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, stopping bacterial growth and replication.

Dosage

• Adults: 500mg once daily or 250mg twice daily, depending on infection.

• Children (over 6 months): weight-based dosing, usually 5–12 mg/kg/day.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions and complete the full course.

In Case of Overdose

• Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, seizures in severe cases.

• Seek immediate medical attention.

Missed Dose

• Take as soon as remembered unless near the next scheduled dose.

• Do not double the dose.

How to Use

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Take on an empty stomach, preferably 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

• Avoid antacids or dairy products within 2 hours of taking the tablet.

When Not to Use

• Allergy to Azithromycin or other macrolides.

• History of liver or kidney problems.

• Prolonged QT interval or heart rhythm disorders.

• Myasthenia gravis.

• Infants with esophageal or upper gastrointestinal narrowing.

Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

• Headache, dizziness, fatigue, skin rash.

• Rare: abnormal liver function, arrhythmias, palpitations, kidney issues.

Precautions

• Use with caution in liver or kidney disease.

• Avoid driving or operating machinery if dizziness occurs.

• Not recommended for prolonged use to prevent antibiotic resistance.

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor.

Drug Interactions

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium.

• Nelfinavir, Digoxin, Theophylline, Ergotamine, Dihydroergotamine.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants.

• Statins.

Food Interactions

• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.

• Minimize alcohol intake.

• Avoid high-fat meals and dairy products around dosing.

• Stay hydrated and maintain a balanced diet.

Storage

• Store at room temperature, away from moisture and sunlight.

• Keep in original container, tightly sealed.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Dispose of expired medication via pharmacist.

Laboratory Screening

• Blood Culture Test: to confirm bacterial infections.

• TyphiDot (IgM) Test: for typhoid fever.

• CT-scan: if abnormal heart rhythm occurs due to Azithromycin.

Reviewed by: Dr. Sara Ahmed, Infectious Disease Specialist
Zomax 500mg effectively treats a broad range of bacterial infections. Complete the full course as prescribed and monitor for gastrointestinal, liver, or heart-related side effects.

Disclaimer: For general guidance only. Follow your doctor’s instructions.