Azito Dry Syrup Dosage/Direction for Use

Posology: AZITO DRY SYRUP should be given as a single daily dose.
AZITO DRY SYRUP can be taken with or without food.
Children over 45 kg body weight and adults, including elderly patients: The total dose of azithromycin is 1500 mg which should be given over three days (500 mg once daily). In uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis, the dose is 1000 mg as a single oral dose. For susceptible Neisseria gonorrhoeae the recommended dose is 1000 mg or 2000 mg of azithromycin in combination with 250 mg or 500 mg ceftriaxone according to local clinical treatment guidelines. For patients who are allergic to penicillin and/or cephalosporins, prescribers should consult local treatment guidelines.
Paediatric population: In children under 45 kg body weight: AZITO DRY SYRUP should be used for children under 45 kg. There is no information on children less than 6 months of age. The dose in children is 10 mg/kg as a single daily dose for 3 days: Up to 15 kg (less than 3 years): Measure the dose as closely as possible using the 10 mL oral dosing syringe provided. The syringe is graduated in 0.25 mL divisions, providing 10 mg of azithromycin in every graduation.
For children weighing more than 15 kg, AZITO DRY SYRUP should be administered using the spoon provided according to the following guidance: 15-25 kg (3-7 years): 5 mL (200 mg) given as 1 x 5 mL spoonful, once daily for 3 days.
26-35 kg (8-11 years): 7.5 mL (300 mg) given as 1 x 7.5 mL spoonful, once daily for 3 days.
36-45 kg (12-14 years): 10 mL (400 mg) given as 1 x 10 mL spoonful, once daily for 3 days.
Over 45 kg: Dose as per adults. See Presentation for appropriate pack size to use depending on age/body weight of child. The specially supplied measure should be used to administer AZITO DRY SYRUP to children.
Renal impairment: No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (GFR 10-80 mL/min). Caution should be exercised when azithromycin is administered to patients with severe renal impairment (GFR < 10 mL/min) (see Precautions and Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics under Actions).
Hepatic impairment: Since azithromycin is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the bile, the drug should not be given to patients suffering from severe liver disease. No studies have been conducted regarding treatment of such patients with azithromycin (see Precautions).
Method of administration: AZITO DRY SYRUP is for oral administration only.