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Odazyth 500 mg

Tablet

Generic: Azithromycin

ACI Limited

Therapeutic Class: Macrolide Antibiotic

Indications

Respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia), otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections and uncomplicated genital chlamydial infection. Also used in typhoid fever where the organism is sensitive.

Pharmacology

Azithromycin is an azalide macrolide. It binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit and inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. It reaches high tissue concentrations and has a long half-life, allowing once-daily dosing and short courses.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: 500 mg once daily for 3 days; or 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg once daily for 4 days. Genital chlamydial infection: 1 g as a single dose. Child over 6 months: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days (maximum 500 mg daily).

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness. Rarely: hepatitis, QT prolongation and arrhythmia, hearing disturbance, allergic reactions.

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in hepatic impairment, myasthenia gravis and in patients with QT prolongation or taking drugs that prolong the QT interval. Do not take aluminium or magnesium antacids at the same time. Complete the full prescribed course. Use only on the prescription of a registered physician.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics; history of cholestatic jaundice or liver dysfunction with previous azithromycin use.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Use the reconstituted suspension within the period stated on the label.

This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.

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