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💧 Azithromycin Oral Liquid 200 mg/5 mL (Pediatric Use)
📘 Description:
Azithromycin oral suspension is a pediatric formulation of a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic. It is designed for children who cannot swallow tablets and provides systemic antibacterial action through oral administration.
💊 Prescription / Indications:
Prescribed for bacterial infections in children, such as:
- Upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis)
- Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Ear infections (otitis media)
- Gastrointestinal infections (e.g., traveler’s diarrhea)
- Typhoid fever (mild to moderate)
- STDs or atypical infections (in appropriate cases)
🩺 Uses:
- Treats infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and atypical bacteria
- Suitable for pediatric patients, based on body weight
- Alternative to penicillin in allergic children
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- Macrolide antibiotic
- Bacteriostatic (prevents bacterial growth)
- Inhibits protein synthesis via 50S ribosomal subunit binding
✅ Advantages:
- Once-daily dosing
- Short course: typically 3–5 days
- Palatable flavor for children
- Well tolerated with minimal GI side effects
- Good tissue penetration and high bioavailability
⚠️ Precautions:
- Shake well before each use
- Administer the exact dose as per weight
- Use caution in:
- Liver disease
- History of allergy to macrolides
- Children with cardiac arrhythmias (QT prolongation)
- Complete the full course, even if symptoms improve early
- May cause: mild diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, or rash
📦 Common Packaging:
- 15 mL to 30 mL dry powder bottle
- Reconstituted by adding boiled and cooled water as per label
- Supplied with a measuring cup or dropper
❄️ Storage:
- Dry powder: Store below 25°C, protect from moisture
- After reconstitution:
- Store at 2–8°C (refrigerator)
- Use within 5 days
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of reach of children