Swithro 500mg Tablet- 3
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Manufactured By Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Composition Azithromycin (500mg)
Package Size ( 3 Tablet in a strip )
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Swithro 500mg Tablet- 3 is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. This antibiotic is used to treat various bacterial infections of the lungs, throat, skin, nose, and ears. It can be also used with other antibiotics to treat certain infections caused by sexually transmitted organisms like Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, etc.
Uses / Indications:
Bacterial infections
Interactions / Warnings:
It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Swithro 500mg Tablet- 3
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Faq for medicine:
A: Yes, Swithro is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Swithro. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.
Q: Is Swithro used for treating a cold and sore throat?
A: Swithro is used to treat cold and sore throat only if there is an underlying bacterial infection present. Please consult your doctor before taking Swithro in these conditions.
Q: Is Swithro safe?
A: Swithro is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Swithro good for tonsillitis?
A: Swithro can be used for the treatment of tonsillitis. However, there are antibiotics which are preferred over Swithro for its treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for tonsillitis.
Q: Is Swithro banned?
A: No, Swithro is not a banned medicine. However, it is available on prescription by a physician.
Q: Can Swithro be used to treat a fever?
A: Fever is a symptom which could be due to an underlying infection like bacterial, viral or fungal. Swithro can be used for the treatment of bacterial infections only. Please take advice from your physician before taking any antibiotic for fever as it is important to identify the type of infection causing fever.
Q: Is Swithro used for urinary tract infection (UTI)?
A: Swithro is not recommended for the treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI). Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics for the treatment of UTI.
Q: Is Swithro good for acne?
A: Swithro can be used for the treatment of acne. Clinical studies have shown a good efficacy of Swithro in the treatment of acne. However, it is always advised that you should consult to your physician before taking any antibiotics for your infections.
Q: Can I take Swithro with paracetamol?
A: Swithro can be taken with paracetamol as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Swithro with omeprazole?
A: Swithro can be taken with omeprazole as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Swithro with ibuprofen?
A: Swithro can be taken with ibuprofen as no interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Swithro with esomeprazole?
A: Swithro can be taken with esomeprazole as no drug interactions have been clinically observed between the two medicines. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Swithro with birth control pills (oral contraceptives) : No interactions have been clinically observed between Swithro and birth control pills (oral contraceptives). However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please talk to your doctor if you have been advised to take Swithro and you are already taking birth control pills (oral contraceptives).?
Q: Does Swithro treat a cough?
A: No, Swithro cannot treat a cough. Cough is a symptom which represents an underlying disease or an infection. Swithro can help in relieving cough only if it would be effective in treating the underlying infection. Please talk to your doctor before taking any medicine for your cough.
Q: Does Swithro affect sperm?
A: Swithro has not been reported to affect sperms.
Q: Does Swithro cause drowsiness?
A: No, Swithro does not cause drowsiness. Please consult your doctor if you experience drowsiness while taking Swithro.
Q: Does Swithro cause diarrhea?
A: Diarrhea (loose stools) is a very common side effect of Swithro. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive diarrhea while taking Swithro.
Q: Does Swithro affect fertility?
A: Swithro is not known to affect fertility in humans. Inadequate data is available for humans. Please consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding the same.
Q: Can I take Swithro for throat infection caused by streptococcus?
A: Yes, Swithro can be taken for throat infection caused by streptococcus. However, this an alternative medicine for the same. There are other antibiotics available which could be more effective in the treatment of streptococcal throat infections. Please take the advice from your doctor before taking any antibiotics.
Q: Can I take Swithro for a toothache (tooth pain)?
A: Swithro would be helpful in a toothache (tooth pain) only when there is an underlying infection which is causing the pain. Please talk to your doctor before taking Swithro or any other antibiotic for relief of a tooth pain.
Q: Can I take Swithro for the flu?
A: No, Swithro is not recommended for the treatment of flu (influenza infection). Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of flu (influenza infection) before taking any medicines including antibiotics like Swithro as this is a viral infection and taking any antibiotics would not help in this condition.
Q: Can I take Swithro for a sinus infection?
A: Yes, Swithro can help to treat a bacterial sinus infection. However, as always advisable, antibiotics should only be taken only when the infection is properly diagnosed by the doctor and then antibiotics are taken as advised.
Q: Can I take Swithro for yeast infection?
A: Swithro is an antibiotic (works against a bacterial infection). It does not have any action against the yeast (fungal) infection.
Q: Can I take Swithro for chlamydia?
A: Yes, Swithro can be taken for chlamydial infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor, in the doses advised.
Q: Can I take Swithro for tooth infection?
A: Swithro can be taken to treat tooth infection. However, it is always advisable to take antibiotics only when recommended by a doctor to treat the infection.
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