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Azithromycin Syrup is a prescription medicine. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Azithromycin Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Azithromycin Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Azithromycin Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Azithromycin Syrup as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Azithromycin Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Azithromycin Syrup is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Azithromycin Syrup related warnings talks about Azithromycin Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Azithromycin Syrup are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Azithromycin Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Azithromycin Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Azithromycin Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Azithromycin Syrup is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Azithromycin Syrup safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Azithromycin Syrup in pregnant women.
Is the use of Azithromycin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Azithromycin Syrup is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Kidneys?
Azithromycin Syrup may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Liver?
Azithromycin Syrup may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Azithromycin Syrup on the Heart?
Side effects of Azithromycin Syrup rarely affect the heart.
Azithromycin Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Azithromycin Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Azithromycin Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Azithromycin Syrup does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Azithromycin Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Azithromycin Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Azithromycin Syrup
It is safe to take Azithromycin Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Azithromycin Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Azithromycin Syrup with alcohol will be.
No, Azithromycin Syrup is not used for treating cough generally. However, if the doctor is convinced that the cough is due to a bacterial infection, he may prescribe {Medicine] to you.
Yes, Azithromycin Syrup can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. Usually, Azithromycin Syrup is prescribed for treating pneumonia. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Azithromycin Syrup can be taken with a proton pump inhibitor. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unwanted effects after taking medicine, inform your doctor.
No, Azithromycin Syrup does not treat urinary tract infection. Please consult your doctor for the right antibiotics for treating UTI infection.
Azithromycin Syrup is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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