Regulatory Class: ℞

Generic Name: Azithromycin monohydrate

Formulations: 500mg tablet

Indications or Uses Treatment of respiratory tract infections including otitis media; uncomplicated genital, skin & soft tissue infections. Prophylaxis & as a component in the treatment regimen of Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC).

Dosage and Directions for Use: Adult 500 mg as a single daily dose for 3 days or initially 500 mg followed by 250 mg daily for a further 4 days. Chancroid & uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis 1 g as a single dose. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 2 g as a single dose. Granuloma inguinale Initially 1 g followed by 500 mg daily or 1 g once weekly for at least 3 wk. Prophylaxis of disseminated MAC infections 1.2 g once weekly. Mild or moderate typhoid caused by multidrug-resistant strains 500 mg once daily for 7 days.

Administration: Take with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindication: Severe hepatic impairment. Concomitant use w/ pimozide.

Special Precaution: Hepatic or renal impairment.

Adverse Reaction: GI disturbances.

Interactions: Aluminum or Magnesium-containing antacids; lovastatin or other HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; quinine; nelfinavir; cyclosporin, digoxin, ergot alkaloids, phenytoin; pimozide.

Presentation/Packaging: Tablet 500 mg x 3's

For more information please see full product information