ZOCIN 250 MG CAPS 6 S

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:

Community-acquired pneumonia (mild severity):

500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5.
Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy):

Not specified in the provided text.
Skin/skin structure (uncomplicated):

500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5.
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate):

500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5, or 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Acute bacterial sinusitis:

500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Genital ulcer disease (chancroid):

One single 1 gram dose.
Non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis:

One single 1 gram dose.
Gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis:

One single 2 gram dose.
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Side Effects

Most common adverse reactions are diarrhea (5 to 14%), nausea (3 to 18%), abdominal pain (3 to 7%), or vomiting (2 to 7%).