Zithromin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

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. Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis, uncomplicated gonorrhea from STD. Prophylaxis in at-risk patients unable to take penicillins.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Upper resp tract infections including sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media & lower resp tract infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, skin & soft tissue infections Adult 500 mg once daily for 3 days. STD caused by C. trachomatis 1,000 mg as single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2,000 mg as single dose.

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hepatic disease.

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Special Precautions

Caution when in concomitant use w/ digoxin & cyclosporin. Hepatic & severe renal impairment. Pregnancy.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, flatulence & diarrhea; allergic reactions eg, rash.

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Drug Interactions

Reduced absorption w/ antacid or food. Increases plasma conc of digoxin & cyclosporin.

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Storage

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Description

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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

Zithromin FC tab 500 mg

Packing/Price

3's (P255/box)

Zithromin

azithromycin

Manufacturer:

ACME

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma

Marketer:

Euro Generics