AZITHROMYCIN 500MG

Name of the medicinal product:

Azithromycin 500 mg Film-coated Tablets

Qualitative and quantitative composition:

Azithromycin 500 mg Film-coated Tablets:
Each film-coated tablet contains azithromycin dehydrate USP equivalent to azithromycin 500 mg.

Pharmaceutical form:

Film-coated tablet.
White, oblong shaped, film coated tablets with a score line on one side and plain on the other side.

Therapeutic indications:

For treatment of the following infections, when caused by microorganisms sensitive to azithromycin :

• Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed)
•  Acute bacterial otitis media (adequately diagnosed)
• Pharyngitis, tonsillitis
• Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed)
• Mild to moderately severe community acquired pneumonia
• Infections of the skin and soft tissues of mild to moderate severity e.g. folliculitis, cellulitis, erysipelas.
• Uncomplicated Chlamydia trachomatis urethritis and cervicitis
  Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.