Azumin 100DT

Composition of Azumin 100DT

Azumin 100DT contains Azithromycin 100 mg (Dispersible Tablet). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Azumin 100DT

• Bacterial infections such as throat/tonsil infections
• ear infections (otitis media)
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia
• skin and soft tissue infections; used in children as per doctor’s advice.

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial infections
• Effective for ENT infections
• Useful in respiratory tract infections
• Helps in skin and soft tissue infections
• Convenient once-daily antibiotic option (as prescribed)

How Azumin 100DT 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 Azumin 100DT

Dispersible tablet: dissolve the tablet in a small amount of water and give immediately as directed by the doctor. Can be taken with or without food (taking after food may reduce stomach upset). Complete the full prescribed course; dose is usually based on body weight in children.

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 Azumin 100DT

Most side effects of Azumin 100DT are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal pain
• indigestion
• 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 Azumin 100DT

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not viral colds/flu). Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, or heart rhythm disorders (QT prolongation). Stop and seek care for severe diarrhea, allergic reactions, or signs of liver problems (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine). Not recommended in known macrolide allergy.

Do not take Azumin 100DT 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 (reduce absorption), warfarin/other anticoagulants (bleeding risk), antiarrhythmics/QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), digoxin, ciclosporin, ergot derivatives (avoid), statins (rare muscle toxicity)

How to store Azumin 100DT

Store below 25°C, protected from moisture and direct light. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Azumin 100DT

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:

KINESIS PHARMACEUTICALS (P) LTD.`

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic