Therapeutic Category
Anti-infective
AZYREX
Azithromycin antibiotic therapy for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Anti-infective Brand
AZYREX
AZYREX contains azithromycin and is indicated for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is available as tablets and an oral suspension.
Dosage Forms
Tablets and Oral Suspension
Strengths Available
250mg, 500mg, 200mg/5mL
Pack Sizes
Pack of 1x6 Tablets, 1x3 Tablets, 15ml Bottles
Therapeutic Indications
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Acute bacterial otitis media
- Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
- Mild-to-moderately severe community-acquired pneumonia
- Mild-to-moderate skin and soft tissue infections, including folliculitis, cellulitis, and erysipelas
- Uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis urethritis and cervicitis
Brand Name
AZYREX
Product Name
AZYREX 250
Generic Name
Azithromycin Tablets 250mg
Dosage Form
Tablets
Pack Size
Pack of 1x6 Tablets
Therapeutic Indication
AZYREX is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Adults: 500 mg once on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2–5.
Pediatrics:
Acute otitis media: 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days, or 30 mg/kg as a single dose.
Acute bacterial sinusitis: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days.
Community-acquired pneumonia: 10 mg/kg on Day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg/day on Days 2–5.
Mode of Administration
For oral use only.
Brand Name
AZYREX
Product Name
AZYREX 500
Generic Name
Azithromycin Tablets 500mg
Dosage Form
Tablets
Pack Size
Pack of 1x3 Tablets
Therapeutic Indication
AZYREX is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Adults: 500 mg once daily for 3 days; for uncomplicated STDs, 1 g as a single dose.
Pediatrics:
Otitis media: 30 mg/kg single dose, or 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days, or 10 mg/kg on Day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg/day on Days 2–5.
Acute bacterial sinusitis: 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days.
Community-acquired pneumonia: 10 mg/kg on Day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg/day on Days 2–5.
Mode of Administration
For oral use only.
Packshot not available
Brand Name
AZYREX
Product Name
AZYREX ORAL SUSPENSION
Generic Name
AZYREX Oral Suspension 100mg/5mL
Dosage Form
Suspension
Pack Size
Pack of 15mL Bottle.
Therapeutic Indication
AZYREX is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Pediatric: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days
Mode of Administration
For oral use only.
Brand Name
AZYREX
Product Name
AZYREX ORAL SUSPENSION
Generic Name
Azithromycin Oral Suspension 200mg/5mL
Dosage Form
Dry suspension
Pack Size
Pack of 15 mL Bottle
Therapeutic Indication
AZYREX is indicated for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections, including respiratory tract, skin and soft-tissue infections, and certain sexually transmitted infections.
Dosage and Method of Administration
Pediatric: 20mg/kg once daily for 3 days (max. 500mg/day); alternatively, 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days or 10mg/kg on Day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg/day on Days 2–5.
Mode of Administration
- For oral use only.
- Administer only after reconstitution of the suspension.
Directions for reconstitution:
Shake the bottle to loosen powder. Slowly add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle and shake vigorously until all the powder is dispersed.