Austell Azithromycin 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 15 January 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Children: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- Myasthenia gravis
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; present in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Antacids
- Digoxin
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Chloroquine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to azithromycin
- Hepatic disease
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with food
- Monitor for signs of liver dysfunction
- Avoid co-administration with ergot derivatives
Serious warnings
- Serious allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity
- QT prolongation
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