Floctil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Side Effects Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, sinusitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, skin & soft tissue infections & uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >45 kg including elderly patient 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis 1,000 mg single dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to macrolides.

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Special Precautions

Severe renal impairment (GFR <10 mL/min). Prolonged cardiac repolarisation & QT interval.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort.

Drug Interactions

Antacids, carbamazepine, cimetidine, cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot derivatives, methylprednisolone, theophylline, zidovudine, didanosine, rifabutin, coumarin-type oral anticoagulants, terfenadine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA10 - azithromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Floctil cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 6's

Floctil

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Unison

Distributor:

Medispec