Azax 100 Mg/5 ml Suspension

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2139

US Brand Name

Zithromax

Strength

100mg/5ml

Generic Name

Azithromycin

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical, India

## Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin)

## What Is The Generic Name For Azax:

Azithromycin is the generic version for Azax

## Which US Brand is Equivalent To Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

Zithromax

## About Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin)

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension contains an active salt, Azithromycin, is an antibiotic used to treat wide variety of bacterial infection (it is bacteriostatic). It must not be used for viral infections. Its effectiveness can be reduced if it is used unnecessarily so it must be used for prescribed time period. It is available at almost all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer:

Sun Pharmaceutical, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical company which manufactures Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension.

## Strength :

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension contains an active ingredient, Azithromycin, weighing 100 mg per 5 ml solution and makes the suspension in a bottle. It is also available in the various strengths at all the leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension is an Antibiotic and used in the treatment of bacterial infections:

Community acquired pneumonia

Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis (Respiratory tract infections)

Skin and soft tissue infections

Cat Scratch Disease

Gonococcal Urethritis and Cervicitis

Other bacterial infections

## How Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin) Works:

Azithromycin in Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension basically act as bacteriostatic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

## Before You Use Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

You must be sure that:

You are not allergic or sensitive to it

You never had liver (jaundice) problem whenever you have taken this medicine.

Your doctor knows about your medical history (pre-existing diseases, allergies, medications, surgeries, vitamins, or other OTC drugs, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

Avoid Alcohol

Avoid Driving or involving in mechanical jobs as it may cause drowsiness and dizziness

Avoid Antacids while taking Azithromycin

Other Antibiotics/ Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

You should not take Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension if you:

Are Allergic to it

Have Heart and Liver problems

Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have any type allergy to it

Are taking antacids containing Magnesium and Aluminum

Are Pregnant or trying to conceive/ Breastfeeding

Have Heart, Liver, or Kidney disease

Have Myasthenia Gravis

Develop diarrhea or rashes or other symptoms while taking this medicine

## Dosage :

Azax 100 mg/5ml suspension is the antibiotic medicine containing Azithromycin as a basic salt and is taken for several bacterial infections. It may be available in other substitutes and different strengths with different dosage forms like tablet, syrups, injections, drops, etc. You must consult your doctor for any information regarding dosage time, dose and frequency as these may vary patient to patient depending upon the diseased conditions or severity of the disease.

Azax 100 mg/5 ml suspension must be taken at fixed times as prescribed by your doctor. It is not recommended for patients having severe liver diseases. Caution must be taken in the patients who are sensitive to its dose.

## How Much Of The Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin) to Be Used:

You are always advised to take Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension according to the severity of the disease. It is advised to follow your doctor’s instructions and prescriptions only for effective treatment.

## How To Take The Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension dose should be taken at a fixed time as suggested by your doctor. Take the suspension orally with fixed measurements as directed. Do not spill or do not take insufficient quantity.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using an Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

You are always advised to take Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension as directed by your doctor. Do not start/stop taking this medicine on your own. Follow all the instructions of your doctor to take the medicine on time. Do not exceed the amount or time recommended by the doctor. It may take few days to show improvements in the patient. Complete the course

## Overdose :

You should contact your doctor or reach nearby medical emergency center immediately if an overdose is suspected. You may feel few symptoms of overdose like rashes, swollen glands, chest pain, stomach pain, vomiting, liver toxicity, etc.

Do not ever share your medicine with any one in your family or nearby you. Suggest them to visit the doctor even if they are having similar symptoms as you are unaware of the symptoms of other diseases or infections.

## Missed Dose:

You must take missed dose of Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension as soon as possible. You can skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose but you are not advised to increase or double the dose in case to make up for missed dose.

You may set the alarm or can keep an organizer to make you remember the doses at fixed time and days.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Azax 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension (Azithromycin):

Allergic signs:

Hives

Swelling

Difficulty in breathing

Skin Reactions like Fever, Sore Throat, Swelling of Organs, Pimples or Burning Eyes

Flu Conditions

Swollen Glands

Nausea/Vomiting

Diarrhea

Headache

Chest Pain

Stomach Pain

Itching and Redness

Liver Problem

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension containing Azithromycin may interact with other medicines you are taking simultaneously which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must inform your doctor if you are on other medication, herbal supplements or vitamins. It interacts with the following medicines:

Atorvastatin

Amiodarone

Pimozide

Antacids like aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide

Digoxin

Theophylline

Disease interaction:

QT interval prolongation

Liver disease

Myasthenia gravis

## Warning And Precaution:

Avoid direct exposure to Sunlight as it can make you sunburn more easily

Avoid this medicine in Diarrhea

Pregnant and Breastfeed Women should use it cautiously

Keep out of reach of children

Do not use already open or broken bottle

## Things To Remember:

Read the information written on the leaflet/insert of medicine and do not use expired medicine.

Always ask your doctor if you have any doubt related dose, time and strength of the dose.

Keep the medicine out of reach and sight of the children

## Indications :

Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the limit of dosage on your own. Do not take it if you ever had jaundice due to this medicine

## Storage :

Store Azax 100 mg/5ml Suspension at room temperature in dark, clean and dry place. Make sure the suspension bottle should be intact and not damaged while purchasing and storing.