Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup

Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup is an oral antibiotic syrup that contains azithromycin, with 200 mg in every 5 mL. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup is supplied as a liquid dose, which can be helpful for children or adults who have trouble swallowing tablets. It is made by Alembic Pharmaceuticals, India, and is packed in a strip/box of 10 bottles.

How it works: Azithromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In syrup form, Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup lets the medicine be measured into the exact dose your doctor prescribed.

Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup is a relatively concentrated liquid form, so each 5 mL delivers a full 200 mg dose of azithromycin. A doctor may choose this strength when a measured liquid dose is more practical than a tablet, or when a specific mg amount per mL is needed for the prescribed regimen. Because it is a higher-strength syrup, it should be used only as directed after the doctor has checked the patient's age, weight, and infection.

• Bacterial throat infections
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Certain chest/lung infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup with a proper oral syringe or dosing spoon, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribed, even if you start feeling better.
• It may be taken with or without food, but taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• If the dose is 1 time a day, try to take it at the same time each day.
• Finish the full course unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

Each 5 mL of Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup provides 200 mg of azithromycin, so the exact milliliters per dose depend on the prescribed total mg. It may be taken once daily or on another schedule your doctor chooses, and the maximum daily amount should not be changed on your own. The prescriber decides the right dose, especially for children, because dosing is based on the infection and body weight.

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

• Tell your doctor if you have 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.
• Report liver disease or past jaundice, because azithromycin can rarely affect the liver.
• Do not use this syrup for viral infections, since antibiotics do not treat colds or flu.
• Let the prescriber know about all medicines you take because azithromycin can interact with some heart and blood-thinning medicines.
• If this syrup contains sugar or sweeteners, people with diabetes should check the label and follow medical advice.
• If dizziness occurs, avoid driving or other tasks that need alertness until you feel normal.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Drugs that can affect heart rhythm such as some antiarrhythmics
• Colchicine

Store Azithral 200 mg/5 mL Syrup tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children, and follow the bottle label for any beyond-use instructions after opening or mixing.