Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Composition of Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml contains Azithromycin 200 mg/5 ml (oral suspension). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

• Bacterial infections such as upper and lower respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• ear infections (otitis media)
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and certain typhoid/enteric fever regimens as prescribed.

Key benefits

• Treats respiratory bacterial infections
• Helps in ear infections (otitis media)
• Effective in skin and soft tissue infections
• Convenient once-daily dosing
• Short-course antibiotic therapy

How Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml works

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This stops growth of susceptible bacteria and helps clear the infection.

How to take Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Oral suspension. Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the mark, shake well. Give the prescribed dose once daily (commonly), with or without food (give with food if stomach upset). Shake well before each dose and measure with a calibrated spoon/syringe. Complete the full course.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Most side effects of Atm are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• headache
• dizziness
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not for viral cold/flu). Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice with azithromycin/macrolides, kidney impairment, myasthenia gravis, and in patients at risk of QT prolongation/arrhythmias (including low potassium/magnesium). Stop and seek care if severe allergy, severe diarrhoea, or signs of liver injury (yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) occur.

Do not take Atm if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Antacids containing aluminium/magnesium (separate dosing), warfarin/other anticoagulants (↑ bleeding risk), digoxin (↑ levels), antiarrhythmics/QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinolones, antipsychotics), cyclosporine, ergot derivatives (avoid)

How to store Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protect from light. After reconstitution, keep tightly closed; store as per label (often at room temperature) and use within the advised period; do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Atm 200 Suspension 15 ml

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Taking it with food reduces nausea unless the pack says to take it on an empty stomach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

INDOCO REMIDIES LIMITED`

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic