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- AZ Suspension is used for the treatment of bacterial infection in the ears, lungs, throat, tonsils, airways, nasal passage, skin, and soft tissue.
- AZ is also used for the treatment of enteric fever and pneumonia or lung infection due to coming in contact with an infected person (CAP).
- Give it to your child as instructed by your doctor; it can be given with or without food.
- Shake it well before use. Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
- Do not give this medicine to your child directly from the bottle.
- Complete the course of the antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
AZ Powder for Suspension is an antibiotic that contains azithromycin as its active ingredient. This medicine is designed for children’s use only. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of various parts of the body, such as the ears, throat, lungs, skin, soft tissues, urinary tract, etc. It works by killing the bacteria responsible for the infection. It is very important to complete the course of this antibiotic medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Do not skip a dose or consume it more than recommended by the doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, as it can lead to antibiotic resistance and recurrence of infection.
Talk to your doctor if
- Your child has any kind of kidney disease or kidney failure.
- Your child experiences severe skin allergies such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome after taking this medicine, experience a side effect called encephalopathy, which makes you feel confused, unconscious, less alert, and causes difficulty in movement and fits.
- Your child is suffering from a condition called haemolytic anaemia (a type of anaemia where the red blood cells are broken down faster than they are formed).
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose may be diarrhoea, vomiting, or feeling sick. Immediately inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
You should never miss your dose of this antibiotic medicine and complete the entire course for effective treatment. If you have missed giving any dose of this medicine to your child, give it to them as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Antacids should be taken with a minimum gap of one hour from this medicine.
- Medicines used for migraine headaches, such as ergotamine, should not be used concomitantly.
- Tell your doctor about any other medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations your child is currently taking to avoid any interactions. Because sometimes Azithral Suspension may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how Azithral Suspension works, if taken at the same time.
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are immunosuppressants like cyclosporin, medicines used during heart failure like digoxin, anti-gout medicines like colchicine, blood thinners such as warfarin, etc.
- It should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or heat.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
- Do not take this medicine after its expiry date, which is mentioned on the medicine.