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Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Azithromycin (100mg/5ml)
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Zithium DS Oral Suspension is used for zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Azithromycin (100mg/5ml)
Available variants: oral 100mg/5mL 15ML
Best price: ₹45 (₹3.00 per ml)
MRP: ₹47
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
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Composition of Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Zithium DS Oral Suspension contains Azithromycin (100mg/5ml). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.
Uses of Zithium DS Oral Suspension
- Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils
- sinus
- ear
- nose
- throat
- skin and soft tissues
- and lungs (pneumonia).
Key benefits
- Useful when penicillin cannot be used
- Short courses are often sufficient
How Zithium DS Oral Suspension works
Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
How to take Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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 Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Most side effects of Zithium DS Oral are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Vomiting Nausea Abdominal pain Diarrhea
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 Zithium DS Oral Suspension
| Pregnancy | Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.<br>There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby. |
| Alcohol | Consult doctor |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.
Do not take Zithium DS Oral 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
Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.
How to store Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Store below 25°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Expert advice for Zithium DS Oral 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:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- Antibiotic
- Drug class:
- Macrolide
Substitutes for Zithium DS Oral Suspension
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Azithromycin (100mg/5ml)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Zithium DS Oral Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azilide DTMICRO LABS | tablet · 3`S | ₹23 | 48% cheaper |
| Azirox 100 mg 15 ml Sup | 15ML | ₹27 | 39% cheaper |
| Zady-100MANKIND (PHARMA) | 3`S | ₹28 | 38% cheaper |
| Azilide 100 Redimed Oral SuspensionMICRO LABS | suspension · 15 Ml | ₹34 | 25% cheaper |
| Azikem 15 ml Suspension | 15ML | ₹34 | 24% cheaper |
| Azibact Kid TabletIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | tablet · 3`S | ₹37 | 18% cheaper |
| Azax 100 mg Suspension | 15ML | ₹40 | 10% cheaper |
| Azimax 100 Dry Syrup 15 ml | 15ML | ₹43 | 4% cheaper |
| Azicip 100 mg Suspension | 15ML | ₹44 | 3% cheaper |
| Zithrox 100 SuspensionMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | suspension · 15ML | ₹47 | 5% more |
| Azee 100 Dry SyrupCIPLA LIMITED | syrup · 15ML | ₹49 | 10% more |
| Aziwok Liquid 100 mgDr Reddys Laboratories Ltd | 15ML | ₹55 | 21% more |
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Zithium DS Oral Suspension FAQs
What is Zithium DS Oral Suspension used for?
Zithium DS Oral Suspension is commonly used for Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Zithium DS Oral Suspension contains Azithromycin (100mg/5ml). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Zithium DS Oral Suspension work?
Zithium 100 mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an antibiotic.
Is Zithium DS Oral Suspension a prescription medicine?
Yes. Zithium DS Oral Suspension is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
The side effects reported most often with Zithium DS Oral are Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Zithium DS Oral Suspension be taken during pregnancy?
Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Zithium DS Oral.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Consult doctor
What if I miss a dose of Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Zithium DS Oral Suspension habit forming?
No. Zithium DS Oral Suspension is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Azilide DT has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹23 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Zithium DS Oral Suspension cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Zithium DS Oral Suspension starts at ₹45 (MRP ₹47) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in oral 100mg/5mL 15ML. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Zithium DS Oral Suspension?
Zithium DS Oral Suspension is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Zithium DS Oral Suspension delivered?
Zithium DS Oral Suspension is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Zithium DS Oral Suspension, Quick facts
- Salt
- Azithromycin (100mg/5ml)
- Form
- oral
- Best price
- ₹45 (₹3.00 per ml)
- MRP
- ₹47
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Drug class
- Macrolide
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- oral 100mg/5mL 15ML
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling/pack information
- CDSCO drug database/labeling norms, established medical literature
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Zithium DS Oral Suspension.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.