Zithromax 200 mg /5 ml Suspension 15 ml

Zithromax 200 mg /5 ml Suspension 15 ml :

Oral azithromycin suspension is an antibacterial medicine from the macrolide group, designated to treat patients with mild to moderate infections caused by sensitive strains of specific microorganisms under certain conditions.

The recommended doses and treatment durations vary for adult and child patients in these indications.

Azithromycin is used to treat various types of bacterial infections.

It is an antibiotic of the macrolide type.

It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medicine will not work for viral infections (such as colds and flu).

Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can reduce its effectiveness.

Usage Instructions:

For treating pneumonia:

Children weighing 34 kg or more:

The dose depends on body weight and should be determined by the doctor.

The usual dose is 2 grams once daily, taken as a single dose.

Children aged 6 months and above weighing less than 34 kg:

The dose depends on body weight and should be determined by the doctor.

The usual dose is 60 milligrams per kilogram of body weight once daily, taken as a single dose.

For treating sinusitis:

Children:

Your doctor should determine the use and dose.

For treating infections:

Children aged 6 months and above:

The dose depends on body weight and should be determined by the doctor.

The usual dose ranges from 10 to 30 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight once daily, taken as a single dose.

Depending on the type of infection, this may be followed by doses of 5 to 10 mg per kilogram of body weight once daily for several days.

Children under 6 months of age:

Your doctor should determine the use and dose.

For treating pharyngitis or tonsillitis:

Children aged two years and above:

The dose depends on body weight and should be determined by the doctor.

The usual dose is 12 milligrams per kilogram of body weight once daily for 5 days.

Children under two years of age:

Your doctor should determine the use and dose.

Warnings and Precautions:

Shake the suspension well before use.

Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device or spoon.

Do not use a household spoon as you may not get the correct dose.

If your child vomits a day's dose within 30 minutes, contact your doctor to find out if you need to repeat the dose.

If you are taking an antacid containing aluminum or magnesium, wait at least two hours before or after taking azithromycin.