Azithromycin ratiopharm
Azithromycin ratiopharm is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms, such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and Chlamydia infections.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
250 mg
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin dihydrate
Manufacturer
TEVA Sweden AB
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose for adults and children over 45 kg is 1500 mg, taken over 3 or 5 days. For Chlamydia infections, the dose is 1000 mg as a single dose.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with water, with or without food. The 500 mg tablets can be divided into two equal doses.
Important
The maximum daily dose depends on the treatment duration. It's typically 500mg once daily for 3 days, or 500mg on the first day then 250mg for the next 4 days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea
RARE
- •Skin rash with rapid appearance of red areas with small blisters
- •Agitation
- •Light sensitivity of the skin
Important Warnings
- Talk to your doctor if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face and throat.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
- This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have certain heart conditions.
- Azithromycin ratiopharm is not recommended if you are using ergot alkaloids (e.g. ergotamine).