Brand Name: Azifree
Pediatric liquid oral suspension
Azithromycin For Oral Suspension USP 200mg/5mL
- Description: An oral macrolide antibiotic liquid suspension designed for pediatric use or patients with difficulty swallowing tablets.
- Composition: Each 5 mL of reconstituted suspension contains Azithromycin USP equivalent to 200 mg.
- Indication: Treatment of mild-to-moderate bacterial infections including acute otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, tonsillitis/pharyngitis, and skin infections.
- Dosage: Typically calculated based on body weight for pediatric patients (e.g., 10 mg/kg on day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg on days 2–5). Take on an empty stomach or with food to minimize gastric discomfort.
Children or adult patients who experience difficulty swallowing solid tablets.