• Azithromycin for oral suspension is a macrolide antibacterial drug indicated for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in specific conditions.


• Recommended dosages and durations of therapy in adult and pediatric patient populations vary in these indications.


• Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.


• It is a macrolide-type antibiotic.


• It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.


• This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).


• Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

How To Use:

For treatment of pneumonia:

Children weighing 34 kilograms (kg) or more:

• Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.


• The dose is usually 2 grams once a day, taken as a single dose.

Children 6 months of age and older weighing less than 34 kg:

• Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.


• The dose is usually 60 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight once a day, taken as a single dose.

For treatment of sinusitis:

Children:

• Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.