Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissues infections, Urogenital infections.

 Upper and lower respiratory tract and skin and soft tissue infections: 500 mg once twice for 3 days or 500mg once on Day1 followed by 250 mg once daily for the next 4 days. Urogenital infections (Chlamydial) 1 g as a single dose. Azithromycin should be taken 1 hr before or at least 2 hours after a meal.

Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or other macrolides.

Pseudomembranous colitis, impaired liver function, impaired renal function, antacids, containing aluminium and magnesium, children.
Paediatrics: Reduced dose necessary. Not recommended in children below the age of 6 months.
Pregnancy: Use with caution
Lactation: Use with caution
Elderly: No special problem

 Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, dizziness, headache, vertigo.

 Absorption reduced by food. Antacids reduce rate of absorption. Increases absorption of Digoxin and Cyclosporine.

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