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AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE 500MG FC TAB

RITEMED AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE 500MG TAB

Indication*

Azithromycin is indicated for respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft-tissue infections, uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections and non-gonococcal urethritis mild or moderate typhoid due to multiple antibacterial resistant organisms and prophylaxis of endocarditis in children.

Directions for Use*

The usual oral adult dose of Azithromycin is 500mg as a single dose daily for 3 days. Alternatively, an initial dose of 500 mg may be followed by 250mg daily for further 4 days. For uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and chancroid, 1g of Azithromycin is given as a single dose. A single dose 2g has been given for uncomplicated gonorrhea. For the treatment of granuloma inguinale, an initial dose of 1g followed by 500 mg daily may be given, or 1g may be given once a week for at least 3 weeks, until all lesions have completely healed. For prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infections, Azithromycin 1.2g may begiven once weekly. For treatment or secondary prophylaxis, 500mg once daily should be given with other antimycobacterials. For mild or moderate typhoid caused by multidrug-resistant strains, 500mg once daily may be given for 7 days.

Administration*

May be taken with or without food.

*written indications, directions, and administration are updated as of December 04, 2024 and may not be accurate with the actual product purchased. Please read the details in the packaging.

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