Azithromycin 500 mg + Lactic acid bacillus Tablet comes under the brand name OZISET LB. This product is provided by Biofield Pharma, which is known to provide quality medical products. It is a combination of two medications: Azithromycin 500 mg and Lactic acid bacillus. Azithromycin is an antibiotic, and Lactic acid bacillus is beneficial for maintaining good bacteria in the gut.
The combination is helpful for your body to win against innumerable microbes. This tablet is used to treat a broad range of bacterial illnesses by inhibiting bacterial growth. This medicine is ineffective against viral infections such as the common cold and flu.
How Does It Work?
Azithromycin + Lactic acid bacillus is a medication combination. Azithromycin is a kind of antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the creation of crucial proteins that bacteria require to carry out vital tasks. As a result, it keeps the germs from growing and the infection from spreading. Azithromycin has a minimum inhibitory concentration known as MIC. MIC of an antibiotic is the lowest concentration that inhibits the development of a specific strain of bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is an inactive bacteria that is beneficial to the gut. They prevent the development of other harmful bacteria that cause diarrhea and other bacterial illnesses. Thus, it helps with the management of bacterial infections. As a result, it helps to improve & cure the symptoms created by bacterial infections. Lactic Acid Bacillus improves GI tolerance of antibiotics thus reducing antibiotic-reduced diarrhea. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to the infection.
Benefits
- Community-Acquired Pneumonia,
- Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis,
- Acute Exacerbations of COPD Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, and Pharyngitis.
- Genital Ulcer Disease / Genitourinary Tract Infections
- Acne / Infected Dermatitis / Other Skin Infections
Indications
Azithromycin 500 mg + Lactic acid bacillus Tablet is indicated to treat various bacterial infections. Azithromycin is beneficial for sustained tissue concentrations and manages symptoms associated with bronchitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, skin and skin structure infections, arthritis and cervicitis, genital ulcer disease, acute middle ear infection, community-acquired pneumonia, mycobacterium avium complex disease, and pharyngitis or tonsillitis. This medication gives a better cure and better gastrointestinal tolerance than amoxiclav.
Administration Of Dose
Azithromycin 500 mg + Lactic acid bacillus tablet is recommended once daily followed by Azithromycin 200 mg with Lactic acid bacillus for 3-4 days. However, the dose & duration of treatment depends upon the medical history of the patient along with age and gender. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the medicine has been prescribed.
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
Precautions
- Do not take this tablet if you are allergic to any of the contents
- Let your treating doctor know if you have colitis, myasthenia gravis, jaundice, heart, kidney, or liver problems
- Talk to your treating doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because it can cause dizziness
- Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects
- May cause an irregular heart rhythm known as QT prolongation, and the risk is higher in elderly people or those with existing heart rhythm issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question 1: How does OZISET LB work?
Answer: Azithromycin works by inhibiting the creation of crucial proteins that bacteria require to carry out vital tasks, which keeps the germs from growing and the infection from spreading. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, improving GI tolerance of the antibiotic and reducing antibiotic-related diarrhea.
Question 2: How should OZISET LB be taken?
Answer: It is recommended once daily, followed by Azithromycin 200 mg with Lactic acid bacillus for 3-4 days. The dose and duration of treatment depend upon the medical history of the patient, including age and gender.
Question 3: Can this medicine affect the liver?
Answer: In rare circumstances, this medication can cause liver issues. Your doctor may need to check your liver function while you are taking it and may advise you to discontinue use if your liver is not functioning properly.