AZIK 250 mg

Indication

AZIK-250 is a macrolide antibiotic used for the treatment of mild to moderate bacterial infections including community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bacterial sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections, urethritis and cervicitis.

Ingredients

• Azithromycin 250 mg

Direction

Take orally as prescribed by a physician. Usual adult dose: 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg once daily for 4 more days (total 1.5g over 5 days). Take at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Complete the full prescribed course.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• Skin rash or allergic reactions
• QT prolongation (rare)
• Abnormal liver function tests

Precautions

• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics
• Use with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment
• May prolong QT interval — use with caution in patients with cardiac conditions
• Keep out of reach of children
• Use only on medical prescription