
INDICATIONS:
Azithromycin is indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by microorganisms sensitive to azithromycin:
- Infections of the upper respiratory tract - sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis
- Acute otitis media
- Infections of the lower respiratory tract - acute bronchitis and mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia
- Infections of skin and soft tissue
- Uncomplicated urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chamydia trachomatis
DOSAGE:
In adults:
In uncomplicated urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chamydia trachomatis dose is 1000 mg in a single oral dose.
For all other indications, the dose is 1500 mg administered as 500 mg per day for three days. Alternatively, the same dose may be administered for a period of 5 days while taking 500 mg on the first day and then by 250 mg on days 2 to 5 days.