Zithromax

Brand: ZITHROMAX

Generic: AZITHROMYCIN

Zithromax is one of a group of antibiotics called macrolides. It is an antibiotic medicine that is taken only once a day to treat the following types of infections in children: ear infections, pneumonia, and throat infections.

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PATIENT INFORMATION

  Zithromax Patient Information (409.0 KiB, 28 hits)

MEDICATION GUIDE

  Zithromax Prescribing Information (296.0 KiB, 31 hits)

GENERAL INFORMATION

► Can Antibiotics Cure a Cold or Flu?

No. Antibiotics work only on infections caused by bacteria. They do not kill viruses. No antibiotic, including azithromycin, can treat viral infections such as the common cold and the flu.

► How and When to Give Azithromycin

Azithromycin may be taken with or without food and may be taken at any time of day. Shake the bottle well just before you give a dose. Give azithromycin for the full number of days prescribed by the doctor, even if your child feels better before finishing all the medicine as prescribed. If you forget to give your child a dose, call the doctor.

► When Can I Expect My Child to Begin Feeling Better?

Although azithromycin’s dosing is short and you may be able to give all the medicine to your child more easily, you should not expect azithromycin to work faster than other antibiotics which are dosed for up to 10 days.

SAFETY INFORMATION

► What Should I Do If My Child Vomits (Spits Up) the 1-Day Treatment of
Azithromycin?

If your child vomits within 30 minutes after the 1-day treatment for an ear infection, please call your child’s doctor.

► What to Do for an Overdose

In case of accidental overdose, call your child’s doctor right away or go to the nearest emergency room.

PRECAUTIONS

► What to Tell Your Child’s Doctor before You Start Azithromycin

Only your child’s doctor can decide if azithromycin is right for your child. Before you start azithromycin, be sure to tell the doctor if your child:

• is being given any prescription medicines, including those for asthma
• is being given any over-the-counter medicines you can buy without a prescription, including natural/herbal remedies
• has ever had any liver or kidney problems
• has any other medical problems
• is allergic to any medicines
• is allergic to certain antibiotics such as erythromycin
• is allergic to azithromycin or any of the ingredients of  azithromycin suspension.

Your doctor or pharmacist can give you a list of these ingredients.

SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, azithromycin may cause side effects in some children that are usually mild to moderate and go away after the medicine is stopped. The most common ones are diarrhea, abdominal (“tummy”) pain, vomiting and nausea.

As with other antibiotics, if your child develops diarrhea that becomes severe and watery or does not go away, stop taking the medicine and call the doctor or nurse. This could be a sign of a serious medical problem.

Allergic reactions to azithromycin are rare, but these can be very serious if not treated right away by a doctor. If you think your child might be having an allergic reaction to azithromycin, stop the medicine and call the doctor right away. If you cannot reach the doctor, go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction may include trouble breathing; swelling of the face, mouth and neck; or severe skin rash or blisters.

Azithromycin may cause other less common side effects besides those listed here. For a list of all the side effects that have been reported, ask the doctor, nurse or pharmacist for the azithromycin Professional Package Insert.

DRUG INTERACTION

Some medicines can affect how well azithromycin works. Check with your child’s doctor before giving your child any new medicines.