Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop

Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop is an azithromycin antibiotic in pediatric oral drop form. Each 5 mL contains 200 mg of azithromycin, making it a concentrated liquid option for children who need a doctor-prescribed antibiotic. It is used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as ear, throat, sinus, chest, skin, and some other susceptible infections. Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop works only against bacteria, not viruses like colds or the flu.

How it works: Azithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply, which helps the infection clear. In drop form, Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop is measured in small volumes so the prescribed amount can be given more precisely to a child.

The 200 mg/5 mL strength is a concentrated drop formulation, so it can be a practical choice when a child needs a smaller liquid volume for a prescribed dose. Compared with lower-strength liquid forms, Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop may be selected to make dosing more convenient and easier to measure accurately for a pediatric treatment plan. Because this is a higher-strength liquid antibiotic, it should be used only when a clinician has determined the dose and duration are appropriate.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Strep throat and other throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Bronchitis and some chest infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Shake the bottle well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop with an oral syringe or the measuring device provided, not a kitchen spoon.
• Give the dose exactly as prescribed by the doctor; do not change the amount even if symptoms improve.
• It can be taken with or without food, but giving it with food may help if stomach upset occurs.
• Space doses exactly as directed; do not double up if a dose is missed unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Finish the full prescribed course of Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop even if the child feels better.

Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop provides 200 mg of azithromycin in every 5 mL. The dosing schedule can vary by infection and body weight, and it may be taken once daily or on another schedule your doctor chooses; there is no fixed maximum daily dose for all patients because the prescriber determines the correct regimen. Use only the exact dose and duration prescribed for this 200 mg/5 mL 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
• Loose stools
• Headache

• Use with caution in children with a history of heart rhythm problems or prolonged QT interval.
• Tell the doctor about liver disease before using Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop.
• This liquid antibiotic may upset the stomach; taking it with food can help unless the prescriber says otherwise.
• Do not use for viral illnesses like colds or flu.
• Tell the prescriber about all medicines and supplements, especially if the child takes heart medicines or drugs that affect rhythm.
• Use extra care if the child has a history of hearing problems.
• Do not stop early unless the doctor instructs you to, even if symptoms improve.

• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Digoxin
• Drugs that can prolong the QT interval, such as some antiarrhythmics and antipsychotics

Store Azithral Junior 200 mg/5 mL Drop at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat and moisture.