Thromaxin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Azithromycin dihydrate

Indications/Uses

Upper resp tract infections including pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis & otitis media; lower resp tract infections including bronchitis, pneumonia; skin & soft tissue infections.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn >14 yr (>45 kg) 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Susp Childn 12-14 yr (36-45 kg) 10 mL, 8-11 yr (26-35 kg) 7.5 mL, 3-7 yr (15-25 kg) 5 mL, 6 mth-3 yr (up to 15 kg) 10 mg/kg. Doses to be taken once daily for 3 days.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hepatic disease.

Special Precautions

Hepatic & severe renal impairment. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

GI effects eg, nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, flatulence & diarrhea.

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Drug Interactions

Antacids, digoxin & cyclosporin.

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

Thromaxin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

3's

Form

Thromaxin powd for oral susp 200 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

15 mL x 1's

Thromaxin

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Euro Generics