Azomycin Azithromycin 200 mg - 30 ml Suspension

Product Overview:

• Azomycin (Azithromycin) 30 ml Suspension is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.


• Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as respiratory infections, skin infections, ear infections, eye infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Key Features:

• Azomycin Suspension is an antibiotic that contains azithromycin as its active ingredient.


• It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of various parts of the body like ears, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, urinary tract, etc.


• It is very important to complete the course of this antibiotic medicine as prescribed by the doctor.


• Do not skip a dose or consume it more than that recommended by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own as it can lead to antibiotic resistance and recurrence of infection.

How it Works?

• It works by killing the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Benefits:

• Azomycin Suspension is used for the treatment of bacterial infection in the ears, lungs, throat, tonsils, airways, nasal passage, skin and soft tissue.


• It is also used for the treatment of enteric fever and pneumonia or lung infection due to coming in contact with an infected person.

Directions for Use:

• Take azithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.


• Follow all directions on your prescription label.


• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The dose and length of treatment may not be the same for every type of infection.


• You may take most forms of azithromycin with or without food.

Active Ingredient:

• Azithromycin 200 mg

Side Effects:

• Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to azithromycin: (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling).


• Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you began using azithromycin.


• Call your doctor at once if you have:


• severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;


• fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out); or


• liver problems - nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).


• Call your doctor right away if a baby taking azithromycin becomes irritable or vomits while eating or nursing.


• Older adults may be more likely to have side effects on heart rhythm, including a life-threatening fast heart rate.


• Common azithromycin side effects may include:


• diarrhea;


• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; or


• headache.

Caution & Warnings:

• You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it, or if:


• you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin; or


• you are allergic to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.


• To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:


• liver disease;


• kidney disease;


• myasthenia gravis;


• a heart rhythm disorder;


• low levels of potassium in your blood; or


• long QT syndrome (in you or a family member).

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings:

• It is not known if this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.


• This medicine can pass into breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby while you take this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if a nursing baby (less than 6 weeks old) vomits, has diarrhea, develops a rash, or becomes irritable.


• You should not use azithromycin if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems when you have previously taken this medicine.

Storage:

• Azithromycin oral liquid should be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator, between 41 F and 86 F (5 C and 30 C), and used within 10 days.


• You should not freeze it.


• Safely throw away any unused portion after the full treatment is finished.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?


• A. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


• Q. What to avoid while taking this medication


• A. Do not take antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium within 2 hours before or after you take azithromycin. This includes Acid Gone, Aldroxicon, Alternagel, Di-Gel, Gaviscon, Gelusil, Genaton, Maalox, Maldroxal, Milk of Magnesia, Mintox, Mylagen, Mylanta, Pepcid Complete, Rolaids, Rulox, and others. These antacids can make azithromycin less effective when taken at the same time.


• Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.


• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Azithromycin can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.


• Avoid other drugs that can cause QT prolongation or irregular heart rhythm.