Azithromash 500 mg 3 tablets

Azithromash 500 mg 3 tablets

Composition: 

Active ingredient: Azithromycin 500 mg. 

Product Description: 

Azithromash contains azithromycin, a macrolide antibacterial agent.
It is indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Each carton contains 3 film-coated tablets.

Indications for Use:

• Acute bacterial sinusitis.
  
• Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
  
• Community-acquired pneumonia (mild severity).
  
• Pharyngitis/tonsillitis (second-line therapy).
  
• Acute otitis media (children ≥6 months).
  
• Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections.
  
• Urethritis and cervicitis (including sexually transmitted infections).
  
• Genital ulcer disease (chancroid).

Method of Administration and Dosage:

• Adults:
  Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg on Day 1, then 250 mg once daily on Days 2–5.
  Acute sinusitis: 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
  Skin infections: 500 mg once daily for 3 days or 500 mg Day 1 then 250 mg daily Days 2–5.
  Urethritis/cervicitis: single 1 g dose.
  Gonococcal infections: single 2 g dose.
  
• Children (≥6 months): weight-based dosing per paediatric guidelines.

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolides.
Severe hepatic impairment.

Precautions:

Risk of QT prolongation and arrhythmia; caution in patients with cardiac disease.
Use only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be bacterial to avoid resistance.
Not recommended for severe pneumonia requiring hospitalization.

Adverse Reactions / Side Effects:

Common: diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal pain.
Less common: rash, headache, dizziness.
Rare but serious: hepatotoxicity, allergic reactions, arrhythmia.

Pregnancy and Lactation:

Classified as generally safe in pregnancy when benefits outweigh risks.
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.

Storage Conditions: 

Store below 30 °C, in a dry place, protected from light and moisture.

Packaging: 

Cardboard box containing 3 film-coated tablets of 500 mg each.