AZOMAX
Azomax (Azithromycin) is broad spectrum antibiotic tablet used to treat bacterial infections.
Package contains: Each package of Azomax contains 6 film coated tablets & leaflet. It is also available as suspension & capsules.
Composition: 
Each film coated tablet contains:
Azithromycin U.S.P. 500 mg
(As dihydrate).
Dosage: As directed by the physician. For details see the enclosed leaflet. Swallowed whole tablet with water or drink. To be sold on prescription of a registered medical practitioner only. The tablets may be taken with food.
Adults: In uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis or sensitive Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the dose is 1000 mg azithromycin (given as a single oral dose).
For all other indications the dose is 1,500mg, to be administered as 500 mg per day for three consecutive days. As an alternative the same total dose (1,500mg) can also be administered over a period of five days with 500 mg on the first day and 250 mg on the second to the fifth day.
Therapeutic indications: For the treatment of the following infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to azithromycin.
- Mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia, in particular pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydophila psittaci (ornithosis).
- Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (adequately diagnosed).
- Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed).
- Tonsillitis, pharyngitis and acute otitis media in patients with hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics or when such treatment is not suitable for other reasons.
- Skin and soft tissue infections such as furunculosis pyoderma, impetigo and erysipelas in patients with hypersensitivity to beta-lactam antibiotics.
- Uncomplicated genital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic, or to any of the excipients.
Special warnings and precautions for use:
- Hypersensitivity: As with erythromycin and other macrolides, rare serious allergic reactions.
- Pseudomembranous colitis: Pseudomembranous colitis has occurs.
- Serious infections: Azithromycin is not intended to treat suitable severe infections, where fast high blood concentrations of antibiotic have to be achieved.
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea: Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) has been reported with the use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including azithromycin.
Pregnancy, Lactation & Fertility: Pregnancy: Azithromycin should only be used during pregnancy if the benefit outweighs the risk.
Breastfeeding: Azithromycin has been reported to be secreted into human breast milk, but there are no adequate and well-controlled clinical studies in breastfeeding women, both the benefits of breast-feeding for the child and the therapeutic benefits for the woman should be taken into account.
Fertility: In fertility studies conducted in rat, reduced pregnancy rates were noted following administration of azithromycin: The relevance of this finding to humans is unknown.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: There is no evidence to suggest that azithromycin may have an effect on a patient’s ability to drive or operate machinery. However, certain adverse reactions, visual impairment and vision blurred may have an effect on a patient’s ability to drive or operate machinery.
Undesirable effects: The most common reported adverse events are gastrointestinal disorders. It may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash & headache. 
Instructions: Do not store over 30°C. Protect from the direct sunlight, heat & moisture. Keep medicines out the reach of the children.
Manufacturer & Buy Online:
Azomax is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceutical (PVT) LTD.
Buy it online at https://dvago.pk