Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

Composition of Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension contains Azithromycin 200 mg/5 mL (as azithromycin dihydrate) oral suspension. It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

• Bacterial infections of the respiratory tract (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• ear infections (otitis media)
• skin and soft tissue infections; as prescribed for susceptible organisms

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial respiratory infections
• Helps in ear infections (otitis media)
• Effective in skin and soft tissue infections
• Convenient once-daily dosing (as prescribed)

How Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension works

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

How to take Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

Oral suspension: Shake well before use. Measure the dose with a dosing spoon/cup/syringe. Can be taken with or without food (take after food if stomach upset occurs). Complete the full course as prescribed; do not skip doses.

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 Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• headache
• dizziness
• rash
• taste disturbance

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 Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Schedule H: use only on prescription. Not for viral infections (cold/flu). Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, and in patients with QT prolongation/arrhythmias or low potassium/magnesium. Stop and seek medical help if severe diarrhea, allergic reaction, or signs of liver injury occur (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine).

Do not take Azilide 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 (increased bleeding risk/monitor INR), antiarrhythmics and QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinolones, certain antipsychotics), digoxin (may increase levels), cyclosporine (monitor levels), ergot derivatives (avoid)

How to store Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

Store below 25°C, protect from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children. If reconstituted, store as per label and discard any unused suspension after the recommended period.

Expert advice for Azilide 200 Redimed Suspension

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:

Micro Labs Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic