Azithromycin
Azithromycin is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It stays in the body for a long time, allowing for shorter treatment courses (often 3 to 5 days).
Dosage by Body Weight
Common pediatric dosing is 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days, or 10 mg/kg on day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg for 4 days. Must be prescribed by a clinician.
- Body Weight
- 5-9 kg
- Dose
- 50-90 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Course duration (3 or 5 days) depends on the infection type.
- Body Weight
- 10-14 kg
- Dose
- 100-140 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Shake suspension well before use.
- Body Weight
- 15-25 kg
- Dose
- 150-250 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Can be taken with or without food.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-9 kg | 50-90 mg | Once daily | Course duration (3 or 5 days) depends on the infection type. |
| 10-14 kg | 100-140 mg | Once daily | Shake suspension well before use. |
| 15-25 kg | 150-250 mg | Once daily | Can be taken with or without food. |
Formulation
TabletSuspensionInjection
Purpose
Antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including respiratory infections, skin infections, and ear infections.
Generic Name
Azithromycin Monohydrate
Branded Drug Names
Azithromycin is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
- Zithromax
- Azithral
- Azee
Scheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.