Medication info

Azeto Dry Syrup (Azithromycin Hydrate)

Prescription medicationOralApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Azithromycin Hydrate›5.01g / 100g
Manufacturer / importer
Jo-ah Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White to light pink powder
Packaging
15 mL/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201506559 · Notified 2015.09.15

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2025.03.07. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of respiratory and middle ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and genital chlamydial infections
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
Administer once daily and may be taken with or without food. Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer 25mL[azithromycin 1g (potency)] as a single dose 2) Other indications -3-day regimen: Administer 12.5mL[azithromycin 500mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days [Total dose: azithromycin 1.5g (potency)] -5-day regimen: Administer 12.5mL[azithromycin 500mg (potency)] once on the first day From the second day onward, administer 6.25mL [azithromycin 250mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days [Total dose: azithromycin 1.5g (potency)] Elderly: Administer the same dosage as for adults
Child dose
Pediatric patients Administer azithromycin 10mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once daily for 3 days, or administer 10mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once on the first day, followed by 5mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once daily for 4 days from the second day onward. In addition to the two regimens above, the recommended dose for treating pediatric patients with acute otitis media may be a single dose of 30mg (potency) per Kg of body weight. For this single-day regimen, take the medicine 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. 15-25Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 15mL [azithromycin 600 mg (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once on the first day, followed by 2.5mL [azithromycin 100mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days from the second day onward 26-35Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 23.5mL [azithromycin 900 mg (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 7.5mL [azithromycin 300mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 7.5mL [azithromycin 300mg (potency)] once on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 3.75mL (azithromycin 150mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days 36-45Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 30mL [azithromycin 1.2 g (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 10mL [azithromycin 400mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 10mL [azithromycin 400mg (potency)] once on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days 45Kg or more: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 37.5mL [azithromycin 1.5 g (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen same as the adult dose; 5-day regimen same as the adult dose

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Jo-ah Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory and middle ear infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and genital chlamydial infections

  • Bronchitis
  • pneumonia
  • sinusitis
  • pharyngitis
  • tonsillitis
  • skin and soft tissue infections
  • otitis media
  • simple genital infections
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This medication is effective against various types of bacteria and fungi, and is used for lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia. It is also applicable for upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis, and is effective in treating skin and soft tissue infections. It helps treat otitis media and is also used for simple genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. This is a medication that can be used to improve various infections.

How to take

Adult dose

Administer once daily and may be taken with or without food. Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer 25mL[azithromycin 1g (potency)] as a single dose 2) Other indications -3-day regimen: Administer 12.5mL[azithromycin 500mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days [Total dose: azithromycin 1.5g (potency)] -5-day regimen: Administer 12.5mL[azithromycin 500mg (potency)] once on the first day From the second day onward, administer 6.25mL [azithromycin 250mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days [Total dose: azithromycin 1.5g (potency)] Elderly: Administer the same dosage as for adults

Child dose

Pediatric patients Administer azithromycin 10mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once daily for 3 days, or administer 10mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once on the first day, followed by 5mg (potency) per Kg of body weight once daily for 4 days from the second day onward. In addition to the two regimens above, the recommended dose for treating pediatric patients with acute otitis media may be a single dose of 30mg (potency) per Kg of body weight. For this single-day regimen, take the medicine 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. 15-25Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 15mL [azithromycin 600 mg (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once on the first day, followed by 2.5mL [azithromycin 100mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days from the second day onward 26-35Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 23.5mL [azithromycin 900 mg (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 7.5mL [azithromycin 300mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 7.5mL [azithromycin 300mg (potency)] once on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 3.75mL (azithromycin 150mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days 36-45Kg: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 30mL [azithromycin 1.2 g (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen administer 10mL [azithromycin 400mg (potency)] once daily for 3 days; 5-day regimen administer 10mL [azithromycin 400mg (potency)] once on the first day. From the second day onward, administer 5mL [azithromycin 200mg (potency)] once daily for 4 days 45Kg or more: Single-day regimen (for acute otitis media) administer 37.5mL [azithromycin 1.5 g (potency)] as a single dose; 3-day regimen same as the adult dose; 5-day regimen same as the adult dose

Precautions

As this medication is a macrolide antibiotic, it can, although rarely, cause severe allergic reactions. If hypersensitivity symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This medication may alter the balance of intestinal bacteria, potentially leading to severe diarrhea or colitis, so if diarrhea occurs after taking it, you must inform medical personnel. Individuals with hypersensitivity or specific metabolic disorders should not use this medication, and those with severely impaired kidney or liver function, as well as diabetes patients, should use it with caution. This medication can affect the liver and kidneys, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a physician immediately, and prolonged or high-dose use may lead to hearing loss or gastrointestinal disorders. Due to the risk of cardiac arrhythmia and QT interval prolongation, patients with heart conditions or those at high risk for QT prolongation should use this medication cautiously. This medication can interact with other drugs, so inform medical personnel of any current medications, and particularly avoid concurrent use with ergots or certain anticoagulants. This medication should be used cautiously during pregnancy, except in special cases, and should be discussed with a professional during breastfeeding, as the drug can be passed through breast milk. When administering to children or the elderly, it is important to adhere to the correct dosage and administration method, and in case of overdose, seek immediate medical assistance. This medication should be used within 5 days after preparation and must be stored out of reach of children and in its original container.

Side effects

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized eruptive pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, liver dysfunction, rash, vascular edema, moniliasis, vaginitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, shock, anaphylactic symptoms, anorexia, aggressive reactions, neuroexcitability, agitation, anxiety, dizziness, convulsions, headache, hyperactivity, sensory abnormalities, drowsiness, sensory reduction, syncope, taste/smell disturbances and loss, hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory impairment, palpitations, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, hypotension, dyspepsia, constipation, membranous enteritis, pancreatitis, pyloric stenosis, tongue discoloration, hepatitis, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, liver failure, itching, photosensitivity reactions, edema, urticaria, angioedema, erythema multiforme, arthralgia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, fatigue, lethargy, fever, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This helps preserve the efficacy of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White to light pink powder

Package unit

15 mL/bottle

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