Ingredient

Azithromycin Hydrate

Azithromycin dihydrate is an antibiotic component used to treat bacterial infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M250781

What does it do?

Azithromycin dihydrate belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is mainly used for the treatment of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria. This component is effective against various bacterial diseases, including respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections.

Azithromycin dihydrate works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, preventing the bacteria from multiplying. This reduces the number of bacteria at the site of infection and alleviates symptoms.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Azithromycin dihydrate has a longer half-life than other macrolide antibiotics, allowing for once-daily dosing, and it is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Additionally, it has good tissue penetration, reaching the site of infection effectively.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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