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Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)Broad-Spectrum AntibioticsCode: 1521

Azithromycin Oral Suspension 200 mg

Generic Formulation:Azithromycin Oral Suspension IP 200 mg
Pack Size:15 ml
Common Commercial Brand Equivalents:Market reference only
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Clinical Overview

Azithromycin is an extended-spectrum azalide subclass macrolide antibiotic. It acts by reversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thereby inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis without affecting human nucleic acid synthesis. Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD, bacterial pharyngitis/tonsillitis, acute otitis media, skin and skin structure infections, and uncomplicated genital chlamydial urethritis and cervicitis.

Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients

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Usage Guidelines

For paediatric oral administration. Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the ring mark on the bottle. Shake well before measuring each dose with the calibrated measuring spoon/dropper. Can be taken with or without food once daily at approximately the same time. Discard unused reconstituted suspension after 10-14 days.

General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.

Possible Side Effects

Common: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and flatulence. Rare/Severe: QT interval prolongation and torsades de pointes, cholestatic jaundice/hepatotoxicity, severe allergic reactions (angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, DRESS), and Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD).

*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.

Precautions & Warnings

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any macrolide/ketolide antibiotic, and history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior azithromycin use. Caution in patients with known prolongation of QT interval, hypokalemia, or uncorrected hypomagnesemia. Maintain adequate interval of at least 2 hours between aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids and azithromycin.

Schedule H1 (Prescription Required)

This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.

Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, clinical diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a registered medical practitioner or qualified pharmacist before initiating, modifying, or substituting any medication regimen.