Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Macrolides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01FA10, S01AA26
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Azisoft?
Uses
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Macrolides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Macrolides. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proteins synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Azithromycin is 785.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 to 2000 mg — 24 hourly
Dose and duration may vary according to indication.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take azithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The
3
Child · Oral
20 mg/kg — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it, or if: you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin
or you are allergic to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin
To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease
myasthenia gravis
a heart rhythm disorder
Important Warnings
You should not use azithromycin if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems when you have previously taken this medicine
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to azithromycin: (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning in your eyesskin painred or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rashfeverswollen glandsflu-like symptomsmuscle achessevere weaknessunusual bruisingor yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you began using azithromycin. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: digoxin
or clarithromycin
or a blood thinner - warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with azithromycin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
Storage
Tab, Caps, Oral Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 468.4
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 46.84 per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 316.3
DRAPper pack of 6Rs 292.93
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 468.4
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Azithromycin, and what they are not.You pay Rs 441 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
AZOGIL
250MG
Rs 27.84Rs 27.84/unit
Lowest price per unitWHIZ LABORTORIES
ZEECIN
250 MG
Rs 180.54Rs 30.09/unit
Below approved ceilingWILSHIRE LABORATORIES
Zetro
250Mg
Rs 98.79Rs 32.93/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Aspracin
250mg
Rs 197.58Rs 32.93/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsASPIN PHARMA
genthro
250mg
Rs 99.42Rs 33.14/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsGENIX PHARMA PRIVATE LIMITED
Azatco
250Mg
Rs 204.24Rs 34.04/unit
Below approved ceilingATCO LABORATORIES LIMITED
Zezot
250Mg
Rs 210.9Rs 35.15/unit
Below approved ceilingBOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS
Aziscot
250mg
Rs 218.52Rs 36.42/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSCOTMAN PHARMACEUTICALS
Arzomic
250mg
Rs 227.22Rs 37.87/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Ximthro
250mg
Rs 160.5
Pacific Pharmaceutical Ltd
Macrowin
250mg
Rs 172.8
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsWINLET
Tabalzacinazithromycin250Mguspspecification
250mg
Rs 207.98
No DRAP alertsAlbert Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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