Formulation

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoon) of reconstituted suspension contains:

Azithromycin (as monohydrate) equivalent to Azithromycin ………. 200mg

Indication

For the treatment of bronchitis, severe Campylobacter enteritis, chancroid, diphtheria, Legionnaire’s disease and other Legionella infections, neonatal conjunctivitis, pertussis, pneumonia (mycoplasmal and other atypical pneumonias as well as streptococcal), Mycobacterium avium complex; upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; acute otitis media; lower respiratory tract infections, acute bronchitis and mild to moderately severe community-acquired pneumonia; skin and soft tissues infections; uncomplicated chlamydial urethritis and cervicitis.

Dosage

Usual dose for children over 6 months of age for pneumonia or otitis media is 10 mg per kg on the first day, then 5 mg per kg daily for further 4 days, and the dose for pharyngitis in children aged over 2 years is 12 mg per kg daily for 5 days or as prescribed by the physician.

Direction for Reconstitution

To make 22.5 mL reconstituted suspension, add approximately 13 mL of water and shake well until the powder is well suspended. The reconstituted suspension is stable for 5 days at temperatures not exceeding 30°C and 14 days under refrigeration (2 – 8°C)

Availability

Azemax 200mg/5mL Powder for Suspension in 22.5mL Plastic Bottle | Strawberry Flavor

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