Azithromycin Enteric-coated Capsules

Azithromycin Enteric Capsules are anti-inflammatory capsules that are generally white in color. The main ingredient of this medicine is azithromycin. It is used to treat infections of the respiratory and urinary systems, as well as infections of the ears, nose, throat, mouth, and skin and soft tissues. Azithromycin enteric-coated capsules are an oral medicine. Below, the editor will share with you a detailed understanding of this medicine.

Azithromycin Enteric-coated Capsules Usage and Dosage

Oral administration, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Adult Dosage:

1. For sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or sensitive Neisseria gonorrhoeae, only 1.0g of this product needs to be taken orally once;

2. For the treatment of other infections: take 0.5 g once on the first day, and 0.25 g once on the 2nd to 5th day; or take 0.5 g once a day for 3 consecutive days.

Dosage for children: Can be opened and taken.

1. For the treatment of otitis media and pneumonia, take 10 mg/kg of body weight at a time on the first day, and take 5 mg/kg of body weight at a time on the 2nd to 5th days.

2. For the treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children, take 12 mg/kg body weight once a day for 5 consecutive days. Or follow doctor's advice.

Taboo

It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, or any other macrolide drugs.

Precautions

1. Eating can affect the absorption of azithromycin, so it should be taken orally 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

2. Patients with mild renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance>40ml/min) do not need to make dosage adjustments, but there is no data on the use of azithromycin in patients with more severe renal insufficiency. Caution should be exercised when using azithromycin in these patients.

3. Since the hepatobiliary system is the main route of excretion of azithromycin, it should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function and should not be used in patients with severe liver disease. Follow up liver function regularly during medication.

4. If allergic reactions occur during medication (such as angioedema, skin reactions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrosis), the medication should be stopped immediately and appropriate measures should be taken.

5. During treatment, if the patient develops diarrhea symptoms, pseudomembranous colitis should be considered. If the diagnosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment measures should be taken, including maintaining water and electrolyte balance, protein supplementation, etc.

6. If any adverse events and/or adverse reactions occur during the use of this product, please consult a doctor.

7. Please inform your doctor if you are using other medicines at the same time.

8. Please keep out of reach of children.