Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension

Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension is an azithromycin antibiotic in liquid suspension form. Each 5 mL contains 200 mg of azithromycin, which makes this Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension a prescription-strength medicine used to treat certain bacterial infections. It is commonly used for infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, lungs, skin, and some sexually transmitted infections when a clinician decides azithromycin is appropriate. Because it is an antibiotic, it only works against bacteria, not viruses.

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 already mixed as a liquid, which can make it easier to measure and swallow for patients who cannot take tablets.

Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension is a concentrated oral suspension, so a smaller liquid volume delivers a meaningful azithromycin dose. This can be useful for patients who need a liquid antibiotic and for dose plans that require an exact amount measured in milliliters, rather than a tablet or capsule. Since there are no other listed strengths or forms of Azee in this product line, this 200 mg/5 mL suspension should be used exactly as prescribed for the infection being treated.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Strep throat and other throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and certain pneumonia cases
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Selected sexually transmitted infections

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension with an oral syringe, dosing cup, or spoon marked in milliliters.
• Take it exactly at the time intervals your doctor prescribes; do not change the schedule on your own.
• You may take this suspension with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• Do not use household teaspoons, since that can cause dosing errors with this 200 mg/5 mL liquid.

Each 5 mL of Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension contains 200 mg of azithromycin, so the prescribed dose depends on the infection and the patient’s age and weight. It may be taken once daily or on another schedule your doctor chooses, and the maximum daily amount depends on the treatment plan rather than the bottle strength alone. Your doctor decides the exact milliliter dose and duration for this higher-strength suspension.

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 or cramps
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Headache

• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, QT prolongation, or fainting.
• Use extra care if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• This is a liquid antibiotic; measure carefully to avoid taking too much or too little.
• Let your clinician know about all medicines you take, especially those that can affect heart rhythm.
• Do not take it for viral illnesses like colds or flu.
• If you have diabetes, check whether the liquid contains sugar or sweeteners that matter for your meal plan.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset while taking this suspension.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that prolong the QT interval, such as certain antiarrhythmics and antipsychotics
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together
• Digoxin
• Cyclosporine

Store Azee 200 mg/5 mL Rediuse Liquid Oral Suspension at room temperature as directed on the label, keep the bottle tightly closed, and do not freeze it.