Azithral 500: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Azithral 500 contains Azithromycin 500 mg. Listed MRP is ₹126.73 for 5 (₹25.35 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹13.13 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹126.73
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹25.35
- Pack
- 5
- Manufacturer
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin Tablets IP 500 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 3 | ₹39.38 | ₹13.13 | 19 October 2026 |
| Aziwok 500 | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | 5 | ₹125.80 | ₹25.16 | 19 October 2026 |
| Azibact 500 | Ipca Laboratories Ltd | 5 | ₹125.89 | ₹25.18 | 19 October 2026 |
| Zithrox 500 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | 5 | ₹126.67 | ₹25.33 | 19 October 2026 |
| Azax 500 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 3 | ₹75.99 | ₹25.33 | 19 October 2026 |
| Azee 500 | Cipla Ltd | 5 | ₹126.71 | ₹25.34 | 19 October 2026 |
| Azithral 500 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 5 | ₹126.73 | ₹25.35 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Azithromycin 500 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Azithromycin 500 mg is used for
- Chest infections – bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia.
- Throat and tonsil infections (bacterial pharyngitis), sinusitis and middle-ear infections.
- Skin and soft-tissue infections.
- Sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia.
- Typhoid fever in some cases, as decided by a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
Azithral 500 before or after food?
Either works. Taking it an hour before or two hours after food gives slightly better absorption, but taking it after food is fine and reduces nausea. Just keep it consistent and avoid antacids near the dose.
Can I take Azithral 500 with alcohol?
There is no dangerous interaction, but alcohol worsens nausea and diarrhoea and slows recovery. Best avoided for the 3 to 5 days of the course.
How many days should I take Azithral 500?
Usually 3 days (one tablet daily), or 5 days with a lower dose from day 2, depending on the infection. Complete the full course your doctor prescribed even if you feel well.
Is Azithral 500 good for cold, cough and viral fever?
No. Colds, flu and most sore throats are viral and antibiotics do nothing for them. Taking azithromycin unnecessarily causes side effects and antibiotic resistance. It needs a doctor's prescription (Schedule H).
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Azithromycin (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Azithromycin (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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