Mazocin-250 LB Tablet
Azithromycin 250 mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus Spore 60 Million Spores
| Composition | Azithromycin 250 mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus Spore 60 Million Spores |
|---|---|
| Packing | 10x6 Blister |
| MRP | ₹ 900 |
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
About Mazocin-250 LB Tablet
Mazocin-250 LB Tablet combines Azithromycin 250 mg with Lactic Acid Bacillus Spores 60 Million Spores — an antibiotic paired with a beneficial probiotic. Azithromycin tackles a broad range of bacterial infections while the Lactic Acid Bacillus helps restore the natural balance of good bacteria in the gut that antibiotics can disturb.
This thoughtful combination makes Mazocin-250 LB especially suitable for patients who are prone to antibiotic-associated digestive upset, offering effective infection control alongside gut protection in one convenient tablet from Biozia Lifesciences.
Uses of Mazocin-250 LB Tablet
This medicine is commonly used for:
- Treating respiratory infections such as throat infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, and mild pneumonia
- Managing ear infections and tonsillitis
- Treating skin and soft tissue infections
- Helping protect gut health and reduce loose stools or diarrhoea during antibiotic therapy
- Treating certain sexually transmitted infections as directed by a doctor
Indications
Azithromycin 250 mg is indicated for susceptible gram-positive, gram-negative, and atypical organism infections including community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute otitis media, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, and non-gonococcal urethritis/cervicitis. Lactic Acid Bacillus Spores are included as an adjunct to restore and maintain physiological gut microflora disrupted by antibiotic therapy, reducing the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
How Mazocin-250 LB Tablet Works
Azithromycin in Mazocin-250 LB stops harmful bacteria from producing the proteins they need to grow and multiply, effectively clearing the infection. At the same time, Lactic Acid Bacillus spores — once they reach the gut — germinate into beneficial bacteria that help replenish the good microbiome that antibiotic treatment can reduce, keeping your digestive system more comfortable throughout treatment.
Mechanism of Action
Azithromycin binds reversibly to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible bacteria, inhibiting RNA-dependent protein synthesis and exerting a bacteriostatic effect at standard concentrations. Its unique pharmacokinetics — with extensive tissue distribution and a prolonged half-life — allow once-daily dosing and shorter treatment courses. Lactic Acid Bacillus spores are spore-forming, acid-stable probiotic organisms that survive gastric transit; upon reaching the intestine they germinate and colonise transiently, competitively excluding pathogenic organisms, producing lactic acid to lower intestinal pH, and stimulating local mucosal immunity.
Key Benefits
- Effective against a wide range of common bacterial infections with a convenient once-daily schedule
- Probiotic component helps reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and gut discomfort
- Short treatment course thanks to azithromycin's long tissue half-life
- Good tolerability profile suitable for adults and children (as prescribed)
Did You Know?
Azithromycin accumulates in tissues — particularly in white blood cells — at concentrations up to 100 times higher than in the blood, which is why a typical course can be completed in just 3 to 5 days while the drug continues working for several days afterwards.
When & How to Take
Take Mazocin-250 LB as prescribed by your doctor, typically once a day. It can usually be taken with or without food, although taking it with food may help if you experience any stomach upset. Always complete the full course even if you feel better, as directed by your doctor.
Always follow the dosage and schedule advised by your doctor — this is general guidance only.
Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include mild nausea, stomach upset, loose stools, or abdominal discomfort — the probiotic component is included specifically to help minimise these effects. Some people may experience headache or mild skin rash. Tell your doctor if any side effect is severe or persistent.
Precautions & Safety
- Complete the full prescribed course of Mazocin-250 LB even if symptoms improve early
- Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy to macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin)
- Let your doctor know about any existing heart conditions or if you are taking other medicines that may affect heart rhythm
- Avoid taking antacids containing aluminium or magnesium at the same time as this tablet — space them apart as advised by your doctor
- Do not use in viral infections such as the common cold or flu — antibiotics are ineffective against viruses
Myths vs Facts
The probiotic in Mazocin-250 LB is just a filler with no real benefit.
Lactic Acid Bacillus is a clinically studied probiotic. Multiple studies show that co-administering a probiotic with antibiotics significantly reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, which can affect up to 30% of patients on antibiotics.
You can stop taking the antibiotic once you feel better.
Stopping an antibiotic early — even when symptoms improve — can leave some bacteria alive. These surviving bacteria may develop resistance, and the infection can return, potentially harder to treat. Always complete the full course.
