Floctil 250

Floctil 250

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Health Alliance
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Azithromycin dihydrate
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Uncomplicated genital infection due to Chlamydia trachomatis 1,000 mg as a single dose. Upper & lower resp, skin & soft tissue infections, acute otitis media, chancroid 500 mg daily for 3 days. Prophylaxis in Mycobacterium avium intracellulare complex (MAC) infection 1,200 mg once wkly. Treatment of disseminated MAC in patients w/ advanced HIV 600 mg once daily. Childn ≥6 mth Acute otitis media 10 mg/kg on day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg on days 2-5. ≥2 yr Pharyngitis/tonsilitis 12 mg/kg on days 1-5.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Hepatic or renal impairment (CrCl 40 mL/min). Ergotism. Pregnancy & lactation. QT prolongation.
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances; neutropenia; abnormal liver function; rash, angioedema; vision & hearing impairment (prolonged use).
Drug Interactions
Antacids, digoxin, zidovudine or its glucoronide metabolite, ergot, cyclosporin, nelfinavir.
MIMS Class
Macrolides
ATC Classification
J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Floctil cap 250 mg
Packing/Price
6 × 10's
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