Zitrex

Indication:

Zitrex (Azithromycin) is indicated for infections caused by susceptible organisms, In upper respiratory tract infections Including sinusitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, In lower respiratory tract Infections Including bronchitis, and pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and otitis media. Zitrex (Azithromycin) is Indicated for pelvic Inflammatory disease. Zitrex (Azithromycin)  is Indicated In the treatment of uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis.

Dosage & Administration:

Infections	Dose	Duration of Therapy
Typhoid/Paratyphoid	Adult: 500 mg once daily Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	7 Days
Shigellosis	Adult: 1 to 1.5 g once daily Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	1 – 5 days
Diarrhoea	Adult: 1 to 1.5 g once daily Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	As required
Cholera	Adult: 1 g once daily Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	As required
Inflammatory bowel disease	Adult: 1 g once daily Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	3 Days
Skin / Skin Structure infections	Adult: 500 mg once daily Child: 10 mg/kg once daily	3 Days
Dental infection	Adult: 500 mg once daily Child: 10 mg/kg once daily	3 Days
Respiratory Tract Infections	Adult: 500 mg once daily Child: 10 mg/kg once daily	3 Days
Eye Infection (Trachoma)	Adult: 1 g as a single dose Child: 20 mg/kg once daily	-
Bacterial STD	2 g as a single dose (should be given to patient plus his/her partner)	-
Acne	500 mg once daily for 3 days then 4 days interval	12 wks

Preparation:

Zitrex 500 mg Tablet: Each film-coated tablet contains Azithromycin 500 mg (as Azithromycin Dihydrate USP).

Zitrex 20 ml PFS: Each 5 ml suspension contains Azithromycin 200 mg (as Azithromycin Dihydrate USP).

Zitrex 35 ml PFS: Each 5 ml suspension contains Azithromycin 200 mg (as Azithromycin Dihydrate USP).

Zitrex 50 ml PFS: Each 5 ml suspension contains Azithromycin 200 mg (as Azithromycin Dihydrate USP).