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Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

ContainsAzithromycin (200mg/5ml)
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Packaging:15.0 ml in 1 bottle
Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup – Azithromycin (200mg/5ml) 200 mg by Zydus Healthcare Limited
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Chemical ClassMacrolides
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassMacrolides

About Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is an antibiotic medication. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup works by inhibiting the growth of the infection-causing bacteria and stopping it from multiplying. As a result of this, the spread of the infection is disabled. Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is usually given once a day, preferably in the morning. However, in the case of typhoid, it is to be given twice. Give it with or without food at about the same time each day. However, it is best given with food since children often have a sensitive stomach and could easily get a stomach upset.Medicine dose depends on the type of infection your child has, its severity, and your childs age and body weight. So stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again.Your child may start to feel better within 2 days of regular dosing. However, you must still complete the full prescribed course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly as that may worsen your childs condition or increase the risk of reinfection. Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. Usually, these episodes subside once your childs body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your childs doctor without any delay.Inform your childs doctor about any previous episode of any allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Knowing the childs medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your childs overall treatment.

How It Works

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is an antibiotic medication. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup works by inhibiting the growth of the infection-causing bacteria and stopping it from multiplying. As a result of this, the spread of the infection is disabled. Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is usually given once a day, preferably in the morning. However, in the case of typhoid, it is to be given twice. Give it with or without food at about the same time each day. However, it is best given with food since children often have a sensitive stomach and could easily get a stomach upset.Medicine dose depends on the type of infection your child has, its severity, and your childs age and body weight. So stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again.Your child may start to feel better within 2 days of regular dosing. However, you must still complete the full prescribed course of the medicine and never stop it abruptly as that may worsen your childs condition or increase the risk of reinfection. Some of the minor and temporary side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. Usually, these episodes subside once your childs body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your childs doctor without any delay.Inform your childs doctor about any previous episode of any allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. Knowing the childs medical history is critical for dose alterations and for planning your childs overall treatment.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

Do not panic. Unless your childs doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember, but at least 12 hours before the next dose is due.

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Composition of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

Azithromycin (200mg/5ml)

Uses of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key Benefits of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

  • In Treatment of Bacterial infections Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and intestines. It can also be used to treat sexually transmitted diseases. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side Effects of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup

Kidney
CAUTION

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. Dose modifications are generally not required in children with kidney problems.

Liver
CAUTION

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, discontinue immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness are observed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you think you have given too much of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.

Some serious side effects of this medicine include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.

Children often have a sensitive stomach and develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. When antibiotics are given, the good bacteria in their gastrointestinal tract may too get affected. Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup may kill off good bacteria along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing other infections. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.

The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regimen advised by your doctor.

Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup increases the risk of sunburn.

Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.

Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup. Antibiotics such as Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Zithrocin 200mg/5ml Syrup or soon after stopping it.

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Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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