Azithromycin DHG 100 mg

Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria: upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, bronchitis, pneumonia) and skin and soft tissue infections, mainly in children.

Ingredients

• Azithromycin (as azithromycin dihydrate) 100 mg

Direction

As prescribed by a doctor; usually 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days (or 10 mg/kg on day 1 then 5 mg/kg on days 2–5). Dissolve the sachet in a little water and drink, taken once a day. Please see the enclosed leaflet.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• nausea or vomiting.
• Rarely rash
• allergic reactions
• liver problems or heart rhythm disturbances.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use in case of allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Use with caution in liver disease or heart rhythm problems
• complete the prescribed course. Prescription
• only medicine.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.