Azee XL 1000 Tablet

Brand Name

Azee XL 1000 Tablet

🔹 Composition

Each tablet contains:

• Azithromycin 1000 mg (extended-release formulation)

🔹 Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd.

🔹 Category

Antibiotic – Macrolide group

📌 Description

Azee XL 1000 Tablet is an extended-release formulation of Azithromycin. It provides sustained drug levels in the body, making it highly effective with once-daily dosing. It is commonly prescribed for moderate to severe bacterial infections, ensuring better compliance and convenience compared to conventional formulations.

✅ Indications / Uses

Azee XL 1000 is indicated in the treatment of:

• Respiratory tract infections – pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis

• ENT infections – ear, nose, throat bacterial infections

• Skin & soft tissue infections – cellulitis, impetigo, abscess

• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – chlamydia, gonorrhea

• Other infections caused by azithromycin-sensitive bacteria

⚠️ Not effective for viral infections like common cold or flu.

💊 Dosage & Administration

• Adults: Typically one tablet (1000 mg) once daily, duration 1–5 days depending on type/severity of infection.

• To be taken orally with water, with or without food.

• Swallow whole; do not crush or chew.

• Must complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting

• Diarrhoea, abdominal pain

• Headache, dizziness

Serious (rare):

• Allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)

• Liver problems (jaundice, fatigue, dark urine)

• Heart rhythm disturbances (QT prolongation)

⚠️ Precautions & Warnings

• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to azithromycin or macrolides.

• Use cautiously in patients with liver impairment, kidney disease, or cardiac arrhythmias.

• May interact with antacids, warfarin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, and other antibiotics.

• Avoid alcohol during therapy.

• Should be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding only if clearly advised by a doctor.

📦 Storage

• Store below 30°C, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.

• Keep out of reach of children.

🏷️ Key Highlights

• Extended-release azithromycin 1000 mg

• Once-daily dosing for higher compliance

• Broad-spectrum coverage for respiratory, skin, ENT, and sexually transmitted infections