Azomax Suspension Uses

About Azomax Suspension

Azomax Suspension uses include the treatment of bacterial infections of the ears, throat, sinuses, chest, and skin, mainly in children. It contains azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Use it only under medical supervision because the dose depends on body weight and it does not work against viral infections such as colds and flu.

Azomax Suspension Uses

Your doctor might give you Azomax Suspension for:

• Middle ear infection
• Sinus infection
• Strep throat and tonsillitis
• Pneumonia
• Skin infections
• Chlamydia infection
• Flare-ups of chronic bronchitis in adults who cannot swallow tablets

Azomax Suspension Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Adults and children weighing 45kg or more: 500mg once daily for 3 days
• Or 500mg on Day 1, then 250mg once daily on Days 2 to 5
• Chlamydia: 1g as a single dose
• Each 5ml contains 200mg of azithromycin

Children Dosage:

• Under 45kg: 10mg per kg once daily for 3 days, which is 0.25ml per kg
• Or 10mg per kg on Day 1, then 5mg per kg once daily on Days 2 to 5
• Strep throat in children 2 years and older: 20mg per kg once daily for 3 days
• Do not give more than 500mg in a day
• Not indicated for babies under 6 months

How to Take:

• Add the amount of water shown on the bottle label to the powder and shake well.
• Shake the bottle well before each dose.
• Measure each dose with the oral syringe or measuring spoon provided.
• Give it once a day, with or without food.
• Complete the full course even if your child feels better.
• Throw away any suspension left 5 days after mixing.

Azomax Suspension Warnings

Don't use Azomax Suspension if you:

• Are allergic to azithromycin or any ingredient
• Are allergic to erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics

Azomax Suspension Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have heart rhythm problems or a long QT interval
• Have low potassium or magnesium
• Have liver disease
• Have severe kidney disease
• Have myasthenia gravis
• Take warfarin, digoxin, colchicine, or ergot medicines
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Also, remember:

• It does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections
• See a doctor if severe or bloody diarrhoea happens during or after treatment
• In babies under 6 weeks, see a doctor at once for forceful vomiting or irritability when feeding
• Stop it and get help at once if a rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty appears

Azomax Suspension Side Effects

Azomax Suspension is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Headache

Serious side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction
• Irregular or fast heartbeat
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Severe skin rash with blisters or peeling

Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C before mixing
• Protect from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture
• Use within 5 days after mixing
• Keep out of reach of children

Packaging and Quantity

Azomax Suspension is available as:

• 200mg/5ml: Pack of 15ml suspension
• 200mg/5ml: Pack of 25ml suspension

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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