Composition:

- Each film coated tablet of AZROMAX 500 contains:

500 mg of Azithromycin as Dihydrate.

- Each capsule of AZROMAX 250 contains:

250 mg of Azithromycin as Dihydrate.

Properties:

Azromax belongs to a class of antibiotics called azalides. It acts by inhibition of protein synthesis in bacteria.

AZROMAX demonstrates activity against a wide range of

bacteria including: Gram-positive aerobic bacteria, Gram-negative aerobic bacteria and Anaerobic bacteria.

Indications:

AZROMAX is indicated to treatment these cases:

• Upper respiratory tract infections including otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis.
• Lower respiratory tract infections including bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and pneumonia.
• Mouth and teeth infections.
• Skin and soft tissues infections.
• Uncomplicated genital infections.
• Typhoid fever.

Dosage:

Dose should be taken at least an hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

• Adults:

500 mg as a single dose once daily for 3 days Or 500 mg initially followed by 250 mg daily for 4 days.

• Genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis: 1 gm as single dose.
• Typhoid fever: 1 gm once daily for 5 days.

Contraindications:

AZROMAX is contraindicated in these cases:

• Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin and any macrolide antibiotic.
• Severe hepatic insufficiency.

Side effects:

Gastro-intestinal disturbances such as:(nausea, vomiting ,dyspepsia and abdominal pain).

Precautions:

Tell your doctor in these cases:

• Severe liver or kidney problems.
• Severe heart problems.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions:

Tell your doctor if you take any of the following:

• Digoxin
• Terfenadine
• Phenytoin
• Aluminum and magnesium-containing antacids.

Package:

• Each box of AZROMAX 500 contains:  1×3 Tablets
• Each box of AZROMAX 250 contains: 1×6 Capsules

Storage:

Store at a temperature below 30 C.