• Female
• 25 Years
• 22/01/2025

I'm wondering if azicip 500 and azax 500 are the same thing and if I can use either for a sore throat and infection. Any advice?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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yes both are same you can take

Answered 04/07/2025

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