ZITHROMAX 200 MG/5 ML SUSPENSION

ZITHROMAX is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria:

· Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis in adults

· Acute bacterial sinusitis in adults

· Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections in adults (

· Urethritis and cervicitis in adults

· Genital ulcer disease in men

· Acute otitis media in pediatric patients

· Community-acquired pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients

· Pharyngitis/tonsillitis in adults and pediatric patients

Direction to Use:

Acute Otitis Media
- 30 mg/kg as a single dose or
- 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days or
- 10 mg/kg as a single dose on Day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg/day on subsequent days

Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
- 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days

Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- 10 mg/kg as a single dose on Day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg once daily on Days 2 through 5

Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- 12 mg/kg once daily for 5 days

Side Effects

Azithromycin should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors. To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ZITHROMAX (azithromycin) and other antibacterial drugs, ZITHROMAX (azithromycin) should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.