Zithrox 100 Suspension

Composition of Zithrox 100 Suspension

Zithrox 100 Suspension contains Azithromycin 100 mg/5 ml oral suspension (15 ml bottle). It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Zithrox 100 Suspension

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

Key benefits

• Treats bacterial throat and ear infections
• Helps in respiratory tract infections like bronchitis/pneumonia
• Useful for skin and soft tissue infections
• Once-daily dosing improves compliance

How Zithrox 100 Suspension 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 infection.

How to take Zithrox 100 Suspension

Oral suspension. Shake well before each dose. Measure with dosing syringe/cup and give the prescribed dose once daily (commonly) with or without food (prefer after food if stomach upset). Complete the full course even if symptoms improve. Follow reconstitution instructions on the label if supplied as dry syrup.

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 Zithrox 100 Suspension

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

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• 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 Zithrox 100 Suspension

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections (not for viral cold/flu). Do not use if allergic to azithromycin/erythromycin/macrolides. Use with caution in liver disease, history of jaundice with antibiotics, myasthenia gravis, and in patients with heart rhythm problems/QT prolongation or low potassium/magnesium. Seek medical help for severe diarrhoea (possible C. difficile), severe rash, or signs of liver injury (yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine). Dose adjustment may be needed in hepatic impairment; use as directed in kidney disease.

Do not take Zithrox 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 by at least 2 hours), warfarin/other anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk), digoxin, ciclosporin, antiarrhythmics that prolong QT (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol), fluoroquinolones (additive QT risk), ergot derivatives (avoid), nelfinavir (may increase azithromycin levels)

How to store Zithrox 100 Suspension

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. After reconstitution (if applicable), store as per label directions and use within the recommended period; do not freeze.

Expert advice for Zithrox 100 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:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic