Properties
What is it?
Azithromycin Bene Pharm Powder for Oral Suspension Composition: 5ml suspension contains Azithromycin dihydrate, equivalent to 200 mg of anhydrous azithromycin. Excipients: Sucrose, Xanthan gum, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Anhydrous sodium phosphate, Silicon dioxide, Titanium dioxide, Lemon flavoring, Vanilla flavoring, Aspartame. Indications: Upper respiratory tract infections (bacterial pharyngitis/tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis); Lower respiratory tract infections (bacterial bronchitis, interstitial and alveolar pneumonia, acute chronic bronchitis); Skin and soft tissue infections (erythema migrans - early stage of Lyme disease, erysipelas, impetigo, secondary pyodermas); Acute sexually transmitted infections (urethritis, cervicitis); Gastric and duodenal diseases associated with H. pylori. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to macrolide antibiotics; Severe liver and kidney dysfunction; Side effects: Rarely observed (1% and less). Gastrointestinal: Melena, cholestatic jaundice, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, gastritis. Allergic reactions: Rash, photosensitization, Quincke's edema. Genitourinary: Vaginal candidiasis, nephritis. Cardiovascular: Chest pain. Nervous system: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, in children - headache (during otitis treatment), hyperkinesia, neurosis, sleep disturbances. Other: Possible moderate increase in liver transaminase activity, easy fatigue, rash, conjunctivitis. In very rare cases, neutrophilia and eosinophilia. Altered parameters return to normal within 2-3 weeks after discontinuation of treatment. Consult your doctor if other side effects occur. Use with caution: During pregnancy and lactation, if the expected benefit outweighs the risk of adverse effects; In case of impaired liver and kidney function; In patients with arrhythmia and prolonged Q-T interval. Dosage and administration: Azithromycin Bene Pharm is taken once daily, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. For children from 6 months, suspension is recommended. How to prepare the suspension: In the bottle containing 31.3 g of powder, add 17 ml of distilled or boiled water. The volume of the resulting suspension is 37.5 ml. The prepared suspension is stable for 5 days. Shake the bottle well before use until a homogeneous mass is obtained. After taking the suspension, give children a few spoons of tea or water to completely swallow the remaining suspension in the oral cavity. Storage conditions: Store in a dry place, inaccessible to children, at a temperature of 15 – 25 C. The prepared suspension should be stored in the refrigerator. The prepared suspension is stable for 5 days.
