QL Pharma Azithromycin Hydrate Tablet

Adult dosage

Administer this medicine once daily. As with most antibiotics, take it one hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal (capsules only). ○ Adults 1) Sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: Administer azithromycin 1 g (potency) as a single dose. 2) Other indications - 3-day regimen: Administer azithromycin 500 mg (potency) once daily for 3 days [total dose: 1.5 g (potency)]. - 5-day regimen: Administer 500 mg (potency) as a single dose on the first day. From the second day, administer 250 mg (potency) once daily for 4 days [total dose: 1.5 g (potency)]. ○ Older adults Administer the same dose as for adults.

Children's dosage

○ Children (45Kg or more) Administer the same dose as for adults.

This drug is a macrolide antibiotic like erythromycin and can rarely cause severe allergic reactions such as angioedema or anaphylaxis. If allergy symptoms occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. If diarrhea or abdominal pain occur while taking this medication, consider the possibility of an infection caused by Clostridium difficile, and in such cases, prompt medical attention is necessary. This medication should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to certain antibiotics or those on ergot alkaloids. Caution should be exercised when used in patients with severely impaired kidney or liver function, as the concentration of this medicine in the body may increase. Although the frequency of side effects is generally low, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, liver function abnormalities, and skin rashes may occur. Rarely, serious side effects such as hearing loss, cardiac arrhythmia, myalgia, kidney abnormalities, and hepatitis have been reported, so it is important to promptly inform healthcare professionals of any unusual symptoms. When taking this medication alongside other antibiotics or specific drugs, interactions may occur, so inform healthcare providers if other medications are being taken. During pregnancy, safety for the fetus has not been fully established and should only be used with caution when necessary. When breastfeeding, the drug may transfer through breast milk, so consultation with a physician is advised. Elderly patients may be at higher risk for the occurrence of cardiac arrhythmias and should be monitored closely. In cases of overdose, seek immediate medical treatment, and keep the medication out of reach of children. Also, store the medication in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

Angioedema, anaphylaxis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reactions accompanied by eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, mild neutropenia, hearing loss, hearing impairment, tinnitus, auditory disturbances, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, abdominal discomfort, abdominal bloating, liver function abnormalities, rash, vascular edema, moniliasis, vaginitis, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia, shock, anaphylactoid symptoms, anorexia, aggressive reactions, irritability, excitement, anxiety, dizziness, convulsions, headache, hyperactivity, sensory disturbances, drowsiness, sensory loss, syncope, ageusia, hyposmia, loss of taste, loss of smell, palpitations, ventricular tachycardia, arrhythmia, QT prolongation, Torsades de pointes, hypotension, dyspepsia, constipation, membranous enterocolitis, pancreatitis, pyloric stenosis, tongue discoloration, hepatitis, jaundice, cholestatic jaundice, liver necrosis, liver failure, pruritus, photosensitivity reactions, edema, urticaria, angioedema, erythema multiforme, arthralgia, rhabdomyolysis, myalgia, feeling of exhaustion, elevated CK, elevated serum myoglobin, elevated urinary myoglobin, interstitial nephritis, acute kidney failure, asthenia, fatigue, lethargy, fever, cough, dyspnea, abnormal chest X-ray, eosinophilia

This medicinal product is sensitive to air and moisture and should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is important to keep it in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its efficacy.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP x 3), 100 tablets/bottle