Product Details
Azithromycin 500 mg Tab
Product Description :
AZITHROMYCIN 500 mg TABLETS
1. COMPOSITION
Each film-coated tablet contains:
Azithromycin — 500 mg
Pharmaceutical excipients — q.s.
2. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Film-Coated Tablet.
3. THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Macrolide Antibiotic.
4. INDICATIONS
Azithromycin is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including:
Community-acquired pneumonia.
Acute bacterial sinusitis.
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis caused by susceptible bacteria.
Uncomplicated skin and soft-tissue infections.
Certain sexually transmitted infections caused by susceptible organisms.
5. CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin, Erythromycin, other macrolide or ketolide antibiotics, or any component of the formulation.
Previous history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction associated with azithromycin.
Severe hepatic impairment unless specifically prescribed and monitored by a physician.
6. DRUG INTERACTIONS
Azithromycin may interact with:
Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium — administer separately as advised.
Warfarin and other oral anticoagulants — monitoring may be required.
Digoxin — may increase digoxin exposure.
Medicines that prolong the QT interval — may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.
Cyclosporine — monitoring of cyclosporine concentrations may be required.
7. ADMINISTRATION
Take one tablet once daily, with or without food, or as directed by a physician.
Swallow the tablet whole with sufficient water.
Complete the prescribed course of treatment.
Do not discontinue treatment prematurely unless advised by a physician.
Antibiotics should not be used for viral infections such as the common cold or influenza.
8. STORAGE
Store below 25°C, protected from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.
Keep the tablets in the original package.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use after the expiry date.
Market : international export
Private Label : Available
Registration Support : Available
Regulatory documents : Available on request
