Pill identification — FDA label match
OE 500 Pill — Azithromycin 500 mg (Red, Oval)
A red oval tablet with the imprint OE 500 matches the FDA label for Azithromycin 500 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | OE 500 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | OE · 500 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Brand name | Azithromycin Dihydrate |
| Generic name | Azithromycin |
| Active ingredient(s) | Azithromycin Dihydrate 500 mg |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | Red |
| Shape | Oval |
| Size | 17 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3168-0, 70518-3168-1, 70518-3168-2, 70518-3168-3, 70518-3168-4 … (9 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Azithromycin is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Azithromycin 500 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint OE 500?
A red oval tablet with the imprint OE 500 matches the FDA label for Azithromycin 500 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the OE 500 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a red oval tablet, 17 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID c7ed6985-1d1d-48af-9df8-64b12821789e · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.