Zithrox XL 100 Sus

Composition

Azithromycin 100 mg/5 mL (as azithromycin dihydrate) oral suspension

Uses of Zithrox XL 100 Sus

Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as acute otitis media, acute bacterial sinusitis, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, community-acquired pneumonia, acute bronchitis exacerbations, and skin/soft tissue infections (as prescribed).

• •Treats susceptible bacterial respiratory infections
• •Helps in ear infections (otitis media)
• •Useful in throat infections (tonsillitis/pharyngitis)
• •Effective in certain skin and soft tissue infections
• •Once-daily dosing in many regimens

How it 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 the infection.

Directions for use

Oral suspension. Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the mark; shake well before each dose. Give the dose exactly as prescribed (often once daily), with or without food (give after food if stomach upset). Use a measuring syringe/cup; complete the full course.

Side effects

Common side effects of Zithrox XL 100 Sus may include:

• •Diarrhoea
• •nausea
• •vomiting
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