Aim 500mg Tablet

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Aim 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and eye in adults and children. It is also effective in typhoid fever and some sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea.

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Last updated on 13 Oct 2025 | 04:21 PM (IST)

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Azithromycin (500mg)

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Product introduction

Aim 500mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the return or worsening of the infection.

Common side effects seen with Aim 500mg Tablet include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects worry you or persist for a longer duration.

Do not use Aim 500mg Tablet if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that can be worsened with the use of Aim 500mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Aim Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Aim Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Aim 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Aim Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Aim

Diarrhea
Nausea
Abdominal pain

How to use Aim Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aim 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Aim Tablet works

Aim 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and be harder to treat.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Aim 500mg Tablet.
Stop taking Aim 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aim 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aim 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aim 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Aim 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Aim 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aim 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Aim 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aim 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Aim with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Azithromycin.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aim 500mg Tablet safe?

Aim 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

What if I don't get better?

You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Aim 500mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

How long does it take Aim 500mg Tablet to work?

Aim 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back, which may be more difficult to treat.

What should I avoid while taking Aim 500mg Tablet?

Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Aim 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine, as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Aim 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Aim 500mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.

Is Aim 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?

Aim 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Aim 500mg Tablet has a longer half-life, which means that it stays in the body for a long time, because of which it is given once a day and for a short period. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

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References

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 801.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 117-20.
Azithromycin [EMC Label]. Frimley, Camberley: Sandoz Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Azithromycin [Prescribing Information]. Panchmahal, Gujarat: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2019. [Accessed 09 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Aim Tablet

Benefits of Aim Tablet

Side effects of Aim Tablet

How to use Aim Tablet

How Aim Tablet works

All substitutes for Aim 500mg Tablet

Azimax 500 Tablet

Azikem 500mg Tablet

Azax 500 Tablet

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Azicip 500 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Artemether (Injection Route)

Artemether (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Aim 500mg Tablet safe?

What if I don't get better?

How long does it take Aim 500mg Tablet to work?

What should I avoid while taking Aim 500mg Tablet?

Is Aim 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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