Zithromax
Azithromycin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Zithromax is listed as Antibiotic containing Azithromycin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Azithromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500mg مرة يومياً لمدة 3 أيام أو 500mg يوم 1 ثم 250mg لـ 4 أيام
- Pediatric
- 10 mg/kg مرة يومياً (max 500mg)Min age: 6 شهور
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Duration
- 3–5 أيام
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 500mg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Typical duration: 3–5 أيام.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Zithromax is listed as Antibiotic containing Azithromycin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Zithromax (azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic known for short convenient courses (3-5 days) and an excellent penicillin-allergy alternative. Prescription-only in Jordan. Note QT-prolongation caution with cardiac patients and interacting drugs; complete the full course.
Uses / Indications
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections
- tonsillitis
- atypical pneumonia
- bacterial chlamydial infections
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- Nausea
- diarrhoea
- abdominal pain
- rare QT prolongation
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- Macrolide hypersensitivity
- severe hepatic impairment
- history of QT prolongation
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- Caution with medications that prolong QT interval or in cardiac arrhythmias
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- Increases effects of warfarin and digoxin
- prolongs QT interval with other medications
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Zithromax?
Zithromax contains Azithromycin and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Zithromax?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500mg مرة يومياً لمدة 3 أيام أو 500mg يوم 1 ثم 250mg لـ 4 أيام. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Zithromax?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Zithromax be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.