VICON 500MG contain Azithromycin which belongs to a group of medicine called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria including chest, throat or nasal infection, ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted diseases and infection of the tube that carries urine from the bladder (urethra) or the neck of the womb (cervix).
VICON 500MG is a broad-spectrum type of antibiotic. It is effective in killing many types of gram-positive bacteria, some types of gram-negative bacteria and other microorganisms. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 45 kg. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Treat bacterial infections such as
VICON 500MG inhibits the synthesis of essential protein required by bacteria to grow and multiply and thus prevents the infection from spreading.
Always take VICON 500MG exactly as your doctor has told you. It must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lots of fluids, such as water or juice, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any medicines without speaking to a doctor.
Stomach pain:
Try to rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly and smaller and frequent meals. Applying a heat pad or covered hot water bottle on your stomach may also help. If still pain persists, speak to your doctor.
Nausea and Vomiting:
Try taking this medicine with, or just after meal. Stick to simple meals. Do not eat rich or spicy food.
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Dizziness:
Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause dizziness and seizures.
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with VICON 500MG.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
Do not take VICON 500MG if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to azithromycin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active lung diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
VICON 500MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active heart diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
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Drug | : | Azithromycin |
Pharmacological Category | : | Macrolide antibiotics |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Bacterial infections |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule, Drops, Eye drops, Eye ointment, Gel, oral drops, ointment, Syrup, Injection, Granules |
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
Can VICON 500MG be crushed?
No, swallow the medicine as whole with a drink of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
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