Azalide is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the macrolide class and contains the active ingredient azithromycin. Azalide is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections in different parts of the body, such as the upper and lower respiratory tract.
What are the ingredients in Azalide?
Azalide contains azithromycin, which works by inhibiting bacterial growth by blocking the synthesis of essential proteins, helping the body eliminate the infection.
Indications for Use of Azalide
The medication is used to treat the following bacterial infections:
- Upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis and tonsillitis
- Lower respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Sexually transmitted infections, especially chlamydia and gonorrhea, as well as cervicitis and urethritis resulting from them
- Prevention of certain bacterial diseases in certain patient groups
- Treatment of genital ulcer disease in men
What is the dosage of Azalide?
The dosage varies from person to person depending on the nature of the condition and age, so a doctor should be consulted before using the medication.
- Usual dosage for adults: Typically, it ranges from 250 mg to 500 mg once daily for 3 to 5 days, depending on the type and severity of the infection.
- Specific dosage for sexually transmitted infections: A single dose is usually 1 gram.
- Children's dosage: The dosage is determined based on the child's weight and the type of infection, and is usually calculated in milligrams per kilogram of body weight.