Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup

Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup is a prescription azithromycin antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each reconstituted bottle of Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup contains azithromycin 200 mg in every 5 mL of syrup, and the pack comes as a strip/box of 10 bottles. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and may be used for infections such as throat, ear, sinus, chest, skin, and some other bacterial infections when prescribed by a clinician.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In syrup form, Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup is swallowed as a measured liquid dose, which can make dosing easier for people who cannot take tablets.

Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup is a higher-strength azithromycin syrup than Azee XL 100 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup, so fewer milliliters may be needed for the same prescribed amount. This strength is often chosen when a doctor wants a more concentrated liquid option for an older child or an adult who can take syrup, or when a specific dose is easier to measure with the 200 mg/5 mL concentration. It should not be assumed to be a starting dose for everyone, because the right amount depends on the infection, age, and body weight.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Shake the prepared syrup well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup with an oral syringe or marked measuring spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by the doctor, at the same time each day if a daily schedule is given.
• Food may help reduce stomach upset; follow your prescriber’s instructions if the label says to take it with or without food.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve early.
• Do not use the syrup if the bottle has not been properly reconstituted or if the suspension looks abnormal after mixing.

Each bottle of Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup provides azithromycin at a concentration of 200 mg per 5 mL, so the volume needed depends on the prescribed dose. This medicine may be taken once daily or on another schedule prescribed by the doctor, depending on the infection and patient factors, and there is no universal maximum daily dose for every use. Your doctor decides the exact milliliters, number of doses, and treatment length for this specific strength.

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
• Headache
• Mild taste changes
• Loose stools, which may be more noticeable with this oral syrup form

• Use Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup only for bacterial infections; it does not treat colds or flu.
• Tell the prescriber if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, fainting, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, because azithromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, since some combinations can affect heart rhythm.
• If the syrup is being used in a child, dose must be based on weight and prescribed exactly.
• Alcohol can worsen stomach upset in some people, even though it is not a direct interaction.
• If you become dizzy or unwell after a dose, avoid driving or tasks that require alertness.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Certain antiarrhythmics such as amiodarone or sotalol
• Other medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close to the dose

Store Azee XL 200 mg/5 mL Dry Syrup as directed on the label, usually in a cool, dry place away from heat and light, and keep the bottle tightly closed after mixing.