Azithral 100 Suspension

Azithral 100 Suspension is an azithromycin oral antibiotic suspension from Alembic Pharmaceuticals, India, supplied in a box of 10 bottles. Each bottle is labeled Azithral 100 Suspension and contains azithromycin 100 mg per 5 mL suspension, making it a liquid medicine that is easier to swallow than tablets. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, including infections of the ear, throat, sinuses, lungs, skin, and some other susceptible bacterial infections. It does not treat viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. As an oral suspension, Azithral 100 Suspension is measured in mL and swallowed, so the medicine is absorbed through the stomach and intestines to reach the infection site.

Azithral 100 Suspension is a lower-strength liquid formulation that can be especially useful for children, people who have trouble swallowing tablets, or patients who need flexible, measured dosing. Compared with Azithral 5D Tablet, this suspension is easier to adjust by volume and may be preferred when a doctor wants a liquid dose rather than a tablet form; it is not the same as Azithral Eye Ointment, which is meant for the eyes and not for oral use.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and some pneumonia
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Other doctor-diagnosed bacterial infections

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure each dose with an oral syringe, dosing spoon, or medicine cup; do not use a kitchen spoon.
• Take Azithral 100 Suspension exactly as prescribed, with or without food unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Complete the full course even if you start to feel better sooner.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Azithral 100 Suspension provides azithromycin 100 mg per 5 mL, so the amount taken depends on the prescribed mL dose rather than a fixed tablet strength. The doctor decides how often it should be taken and for how many days; some infections use once-daily dosing, while others use a different schedule based on the diagnosis and the patient’s age or weight. Do not take more than prescribed in a day, because the correct dose for this strength must be individualized.

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

• Use extra caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or a prolonged QT interval.
• Tell your clinician about liver disease before using Azithral 100 Suspension.
• This medicine may interact with other medicines that affect heart rhythm.
• Let your doctor know about any prior allergy to azithromycin, erythromycin, or similar macrolide antibiotics.
• If the suspension contains sweeteners or sugar, this can matter for people with diabetes; check the label carefully.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your prescriber advises against it.
• Use caution when driving if you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Drugs that can prolong the QT interval, such as certain antiarrhythmics and antipsychotics
• Digoxin
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together
• Certain statins, which may increase muscle side effect risk

Store Azithral 100 Suspension at room temperature as directed on the label, keep the bottle tightly closed, and shake well before each use.