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Azithromycin (Terry White Chemists) 500 mg film-coated tablet, 3

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What this medicine is for

TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS Azithromycin is indicated for use in adults for the treatment of the following infections of mild to moderate severity:,1. Lower respiratory tract infections:,? Acute bacterial bronchitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae or Moraxella catarrhalis. ? Community acquired pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae in patients suitable for outpatient oral treatment. ? Community acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible organisms in patients who require initial intravenous therapy. In clinical studies efficacy has been demonstrated against Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Legionella pneumophilia, Moraxella catarrhalis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae.,2. Upper respiratory tract infections:,? Acute sinusitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. ? Acute streptococcal pharyngitis. Note: Penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes pharyngitis, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. Azithromycin appears to be almost as effective in the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis. However, substantial data establishing the efficacy of azithromycin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.,3. Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections:,? Uncomplicated infections due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes or Streptococcus agalactiae. Abscesses usually require surgical drainage.,4. Sexually transmitted diseases: Uncomplicated urethritis and cervicitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis.,? Note: At the recommended dose azithromycin cannot be relied upon to treat gonorrhoea or syphilis. As with other drugs for the treatment of non-gonococcal infections, it may mask or delay the symptoms of incubating gonorrhoea or syphilis. Appropriate tests should be performed for the detection of gonorrhoea or syphilis and treatment should be instituted as required. ? TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS Azithromycin is also indicated for the treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis conjunctivitis and trachoma in adults.

Table of characteristics

Table of characteristics

Active ingredient	azithromycin
Visual appearance	White, oval, biconvex film coated tablets engraved "APO" on one side and "AZ500" on the other side. Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Dosage Form	Tablet, film coated
Route of administration	Oral
Medicine schedule	1: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy 15: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy 2: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy 3: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy

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