Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension

Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension is a prescription antibiotic suspension that contains azithromycin, with each 5 mL providing 100 mg of azithromycin. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This liquid suspension is designed for patients who need an oral medicine that can be measured in small doses. Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension should be used only when a clinician has determined that azithromycin is appropriate for the infection being treated.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In this suspension form, the medicine is taken by mouth as a measured liquid dose that can be easier to swallow and dose accurately.

Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension is a lower-concentration liquid form, which makes it easier to measure smaller pediatric or weight-based doses than tablet forms. Because it is a suspension, it can be a practical choice for people who cannot swallow pills or who need dose adjustments based on body weight. Your doctor may choose Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension when a carefully measured oral antibiotic dose is needed.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Certain chest or lung infections
• Some skin infections

• Shake the suspension well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension with a proper oral syringe or dosing device, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same time each day if your clinician tells you to take it once daily.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full course even if symptoms improve before the medicine is gone.
• If the dose is for a child, follow the exact mL amount given by the prescriber based on weight or age.

Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension provides 100 mg of azithromycin in every 5 mL, so the prescribed mL amount determines the actual dose taken. Depending on the infection, it may be taken once daily, and the maximum daily amount should be set by the prescriber rather than guessed from the bottle. For this strength, the doctor decides the exact dose, number of days, and whether the medicine should be taken with food.

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

Common side effects of Azithromycin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Headache
• Rash

• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, QT prolongation, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Let the prescriber know if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Use the correct dosing syringe for this suspension to avoid underdosing or overdosing.
• Do not use Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension for viral infections like the common cold.
• If a child is taking this medicine, monitor for stomach upset and follow the prescribed dose exactly.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines such as amiodarone or sotalol
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Other medicines that can prolong the QT interval

Store Azee 100 mg/5 mL Rediuse Suspension as directed on the label, tightly closed and out of reach of children, and do not use it past the expiration date.