Azithromycin Syrup Benefits & Uses

Azithromycin Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Azithromycin Syrup Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Azithromycin Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithromycin Syrup is used -

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Azithromycin Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Azithromycin Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Azithromycin Syrup safely.

Safe
Is the use of Azithromycin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Azithromycin Syrup is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Kidneys?

Azithromycin Syrup rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Liver?

Azithromycin Syrup has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Heart?

Azithromycin Syrup has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Azithromycin Syrup with Other Drugs

Azithromycin Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Azithromycin Syrup Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Azithromycin Syrup

Is this Azithromycin Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Azithromycin Syrup is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Azithromycin Syrup since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Azithromycin Syrup only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Azithromycin Syrup for mental disorders.

No

Azithromycin Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Azithromycin Syrup

You can take Azithromycin Syrup with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin Syrup

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Azithromycin Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754

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