Xitro

Xitro Dosage/Direction for Use

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

Akums Drug

Distributor:

Aisec Farma

Marketer:

Ambica
Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
Children: Over 6 months of age for pneumonia or otitis media: 10 mg/kg on the first day, then 5 mg/kg daily for a further 4 days.
Acute otitis media: 30 mg/kg as single dose, or 10 mg/kg daily for 3 days.
Children: Over 2 years for pharyngitis or tonsillitis: 12 mg/kg once daily for 5 days.
Directions for Use: Use in children: 1 year and older: The total dose in children is 30 mg/kg which should be given as a single daily dose of 10 mg/kg for 3 days according to the following guidance: <15 kg: 10 mg/kg once daily on days 1-3.
15-25 kg: 200 mg (5 mL) once daily on days 1-3.
26-35 kg: 300 mg (7.5 mL) once daily on days 1-3.
36-45 kg: 400 mg ( 10 mL) once daily on days 1-3.
>45 kg: Dose as per adults with Azithromycin Capsules 250 mg.
Or as prescribed by the physician.
Shake well before each use.
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