Zetro 200 mg/5 mL (15 mL)

Indication

Macrolide antibiotic for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia), acute otitis media, and skin and soft tissue infections. Prescription medicine.

Ingredients

• Azithromycin 200 mg per 5 mL (as dihydrate)

Direction

To prepare 15 mL suspension, add 7.5 mL boiled and cooled water to the powder using the measuring device provided and shake well to dissolve. Shake well before each use. Dose as directed by the physician: usually once daily, for children 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days (or 10 mg/kg on day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg on days 2-5). Complete the full course.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• Headache
• dizziness
• Skin rash or itching
• Rarely: liver problems
• heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation)
• severe allergic reactions
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• To be sold on prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.
• Do not use if allergic to azithromycin
• erythromycin or other macrolides.
• Use with caution in liver disease
• heart rhythm disorders (QT prolongation) or with other medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.