Zetro 250mg Capsules
Zetro 250mg contains Azithromycin 250mg, a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that treats bacterial infections in the respiratory tract, skin, ears, throat, and reproductive organs. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and offers convenient once-daily dosing with shorter treatment duration.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Azithromycin 250mg
Inactive Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, gelatin capsule shell, titanium dioxide, coloring agents
Drug Class
Class: Macrolide Antibiotic
Category: Antibacterial Agent
Dosage Form
Form: Hard gelatin capsule
Strength: 250mg
Pack Size: 10 Capsules
Uses
- Respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis)
- Throat and ear infections (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea)
- Typhoid fever
- Traveler’s diarrhea and certain gastrointestinal infections
Dosage
- Adults: 250–500mg once daily for 3–5 days, or as prescribed
- Typhoid: 500mg once daily for 5–7 days
- Children: 10mg/kg once daily for 3 days (under medical supervision)
- 💊 Take with or without food, preferably 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
In Case of Overdose
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, temporary hearing loss, irregular heartbeat
Action: Seek immediate medical attention or go to the nearest emergency room.
Missed Dose
- Take as soon as you remember
- If close to next dose, skip the missed one
- Do not double up
How To Use
- Take exactly as prescribed
- Swallow capsule whole with a full glass of water
- Take at the same time each day
- Complete the full course even if feeling better
When Not to Use
- Allergy to Azithromycin, Erythromycin, or other macrolides
- Liver problems or previous jaundice from antibiotics
- Severe kidney disease
- Concurrent use of ergotamine or dihydroergotamine
- Heart rhythm disorders (QT prolongation)
Side Effects
Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, mild rash, tiredness
Serious (seek immediate medical attention): Severe allergic reactions, irregular heartbeat, persistent diarrhea with blood/mucus, yellowing of skin/eyes
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in heart, liver, or kidney problems
- Avoid antacids containing aluminum/magnesium within 2 hours of dose
- Do not share antibiotics
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure
- Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if clearly needed
- May cause dizziness — avoid driving or operating machinery if affected
Drug Interactions
- Antacids (aluminum/magnesium) — reduce absorption
- Warfarin or other blood thinners — increase bleeding risk
- Digoxin — may increase blood levels
- Cyclosporine or phenytoin — dose adjustment may be needed
- Antiarrhythmic drugs (amiodarone, sotalol) — increase heart rhythm risk
- Ergot derivatives — avoid due to toxicity risk
Storage/Disposal
- Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
- Protect from sunlight and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
- Do not use after expiry date
- Dispose unused capsules safely — do not flush
Control Drug
Prescription-only antibiotic (Not a controlled drug).
Quick Tips
- Take with water, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
- Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
- Avoid antacids near dosing time
- Stay hydrated
- Report severe diarrhea or allergic reactions to your doctor
- Do not use for viral infections
- Store in original packaging to protect from moisture
