Indication*

Community-Acquired pneumonia, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Acute otitis media Adult: 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Alternatively, 500 mg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Dosage and treatment recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific product guidelines). Children: >6 months As oral suspension: 30 mg/kg as a single dose or 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days. Alternatively, 10 mg/kg as single dose on day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg once daily on days 2-recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific product guidelines). Pharyngitis, Tonsilitis Adult: 500 mg once daily 3 days. Alternatively, 500 mg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Dosage and treatment recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific product guidelines). Children: >2 years As oral suspension: 12 mg/kg once daily for 5 days. Alternatively, 20 mg/kg once daily for 3 days. Max: 500 mg daily. Dosage and treatment recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific product guidelines) Chancroid , Uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis Adult: 1g as a single dose, Dosage and treatment recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific guidelines). Skin and soft tissue infections Adult: 500 mg once daily for 3 days. Alternatively , 500 mg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5. Dosage and treatment recommendations may vary among countries and between individual products (refer to local or specific product guidelines). Children: As oral suspension: 10mg/ kg once daily for 3 days. Alternatively, 10 mg/kg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg once daily on days 2-5. For patients weighing >45 kg: Same as adultpricing

Directions for Use*

(Community acquired pneumonia) Adult: 500 mg once daily for at least 2 consecutive days, followed by oral azithromycin doses to complete 7-10 days of therapy. IV doses are given via infusion over 1 hour (for 2mg/mL concentration) or over 3 hours (for 1 mg/mL concentration). Timing of transition to oral therapy must be individualized according to the patient's clinical response. (Pelvic inflammatory disease) 500 mg once daily for 1-2 days, followed by oral azithromycin doses to complete 7 days of therapy. IV doses are given via infusion over 1 hour (for 2 mg/mL concentration) or individualized according to the patient's clinical response.

Administration*

May be taken with or without food. May be taken with meals to reduce GI discomfort. Cap & extended release microspheres: Should be taken on an empty stomach.

*written indications, directions, and administration are updated as of January 22, 2024 and may not be accurate with the actual product purchased. Please read the details in the packaging.

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