Azrolid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the macrolide group. It contains the active ingredient azithromycin, which works to stop the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Azrolid is used to treat many bacterial infections, such as infections of the respiratory system, skin, pharynx, and ear, in addition to some sexually transmitted diseases.
What are the ingredients of Azrolid?
Azrolid contains azithromycin, which belongs to the macrolide family and works to inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause infection.
Azrolid Uses
The drug is used in the following cases:
- Upper respiratory tract infections such as pharyngitis and sinusitis.
- Acute bronchitis.
- Acute pneumonia.
- Middle ear infections.
- Skin and soft tissue infections.
- Uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
- Some sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia.
- As an adjuvant treatment for typhoid fever.
- It is used to treat genital ulcers in men caused by bacterial infections.
- It helps treat acute bacterial exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
What are the dosages of Azrolid?
You should consult your doctor before using the drug, as the dosage varies from person to person depending on the nature of the condition. The usual dosage is:
- Adults (respiratory tract or skin infections): 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
- Pharyngitis or tonsillitis: 500 mg on the first day, then 250 mg daily from days 2 to 5.
- Genital tract infections (single dose): 1 gram once only.
- Typhoid fever: 1 gram on the first day, then 500 mg daily for 6 days.
- Children (weight-based): 10 mg/kg daily for 3 days or 10 mg/kg on the first day, then 5 mg/kg on subsequent days until day 5.