Zithrocin XL Suspension

Composition of Zithrocin XL Suspension

Zithrocin XL Suspension contains Azithromycin (250mg). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Zithrocin XL Suspension

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as ear infection (otitis media)
• throat/tonsil infection (pharyngitis/tonsillitis)
• sinusitis
• bronchitis
• community-acquired pneumonia
• and skin/soft tissue infections as prescribed by a doctor

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial throat/ear/sinus infections
• Helps in bronchitis and community-acquired pneumonia
• Useful in skin and soft tissue infections
• Once-daily dosing convenience

How Zithrocin XL 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 Zithrocin XL Suspension

Oral suspension: reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the mark, shake well before each dose. Give the measured dose once daily as prescribed (often for 3 days). Can be taken with or without food; if stomach upset occurs, take after food. Complete the full course even if you feel better.

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 Zithrocin XL Suspension

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• 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 Zithrocin XL Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not viral cold/flu). Do not use if allergic to azithromycin/erythromycin/macrolides. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice with azithromycin, myasthenia gravis, or if you have heart rhythm problems/QT prolongation or low potassium/magnesium. Seek urgent care for severe allergic reaction, severe/persistent diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), or signs of liver injury (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine).

Do not take Zithrocin XL 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 (increased levels), ciclosporin, statins (rare muscle toxicity), other QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, some antipsychotics/fluoroquinolones)

How to store Zithrocin XL Suspension

Store the dry powder at room temperature away from moisture and light. After reconstitution, store as per label directions (commonly below 25°C; do not freeze) and use within the specified days; keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Zithrocin XL Suspension

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic