Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension

Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a prescription antibiotic containing azithromycin, a macrolide medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each bottle in the strip/box contains azithromycin suspension at a concentration of 100 mg per 5 mL, making it a liquid option for patients who need an oral suspension rather than a tablet. Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is used for infections such as some ear, throat, sinus, skin, and respiratory tract infections when a doctor decides azithromycin is appropriate. It only works against bacteria, not viruses like the common cold or flu.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension, the medicine is already in liquid form, which can make it easier to dose accurately and take by mouth.

Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension is a lower-concentration liquid strength that can be easier to measure and swallow, especially for children or adults who need flexible dosing. Because it is an oral suspension, a doctor may choose this form when a liquid is preferred over tablets, or when a smaller, more adjustable dose is needed for the prescribed course.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Skin infections
• Some respiratory tract infections

• Shake the bottle well before every dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure each dose carefully with a proper oral syringe or dosing cup, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension exactly as prescribed and finish the full course unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• If your prescription is a once-daily schedule, try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not use it for viral illnesses like colds or influenza.

Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension provides 100 mg of azithromycin in every 5 mL of liquid, so the amount taken can be measured in milliliters to match the prescribed dose. Depending on the infection and the patient, it may be taken once daily or on another schedule directed by the prescriber, and there is no one-size-fits-all daily maximum for every use because the doctor determines the exact regimen.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Headache
• Reduced appetite

• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongation.
• Tell your prescriber about liver disease before using Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension.
• Let your doctor know if you have had an allergic reaction to azithromycin, erythromycin, or similar antibiotics.
• If the suspension contains sweeteners or flavoring, confirm with your pharmacist if you have diabetes or need to avoid certain ingredients.
• Do not share this antibiotic with anyone else, even if symptoms seem similar.
• Contact a clinician if symptoms worsen or do not improve as expected.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or weak after taking it.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Other medicines that affect liver enzymes or heart rhythm

Store Azax 100 mg/5 mL Suspension tightly closed at room temperature as directed on the label, and keep it out of reach of children.