Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Azithromycin
Chemical Class
Macrolides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01FA10, S01AA26
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Irzazitho?
Uses
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Macrolides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Macrolides. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proteins synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Azithromycin is 785.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
250 to 2000 mg — 24 hourly
Dose and duration may vary according to indication.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take azithromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. The
3
Child · Oral
20 mg/kg — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it, or if: you have ever had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin
or you are allergic to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin
To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease
myasthenia gravis
a heart rhythm disorder
Important Warnings
You should not use azithromycin if you have ever had jaundice or liver problems when you have previously taken this medicine
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to azithromycin: (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning in your eyesskin painred or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling). Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rashfeverswollen glandsflu-like symptomsmuscle achessevere weaknessunusual bruisingor yellowing of your skin or eyes. This reaction may occur several weeks after you began using azithromycin. Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach paindiarrhea that is watery or bloody
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: digoxin
or clarithromycin
or a blood thinner - warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven. This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with azithromycin
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
Storage
Tab, Caps, Oral Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 255.44
DRAP approved maximum price · per 15ml · approved 13 May, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 15mlRs 255.44
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