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Article by Pharmacist, Master Pham Thi Kim Dung, Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Zaromax 100mg and 200mg is an oral antibiotic with the active ingredient azithromycin in the form of azithromycin dihydrate, which has antibacterial effects. The drug is prepared in the form of orange flavored oral powder in a convenient small package, with a content of 100mg or 200mg suitable for divided doses.
1. Uses of drugs Zaromax 100mg and 200mg
Azithromycin is indicated in monotherapy and combination regimens to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as
Upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis; Lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia; Skin and soft tissue infections; Genital tract infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or Nesseria gonorrhoeae...
Thuốc Zaromax 100mg và 200mg là thuốc kháng sinh đường uống có hoạt chất chính là azithromycin
2. Dosage, how to use Zaromax 100mg and 200mg
If you are taking antacids containing the ingredients aluminum (aluminum) and magnesium (magnesium), Zaromax should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking these antacids.
The drug is taken once a day, taken 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.
How to drink: Add a sufficient amount of water about 5-10 ml of water for 1 pack, stir well before drinking. The powder form is suitable for children or adults who cannot swallow whole tablets or patients who eat through a tube.
Suggested dosage levels:
Adults:
When treating upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections: Single dose of 500 mg on the first day; 4 days later: 250 mg per day. The drug can be used alone or in combination as prescribed by the doctor. When treating sexually transmitted diseases: Use a single dose of 1 gram, can be combined with other antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor. Children:
First day: 10 mg/kg body weight/day. From day 2 to day 5: 5 mg/kg body weight/day. You need to take the medicine as prescribed, the usual one-time dose should not exceed 1 gram in adults and no more than 12mg/kg in children.
Liều dùng, cách dùng thuốc Zaromax 100mg và 200mg được bác sĩ chỉ định
3. Side effects when using Zaromax 100mg and 200mg
When using azithromycin, you may experience side effects of the drug such as fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain... Not all patients experience undesirable effects. desired medication, just as not every patient will experience all the side effects of the drug. If you feel that the side effects are bothersome or severe, or prolonged, you need to talk to your healthcare provider for advice and timely support.
4. Note when using Zaromax 100mg and 200mg
You need to discuss with your doctor your medical history, allergy history and chronic medications before taking the drug. Use should be avoided if there is a history of severe allergy to azithromycin. Medicines can interact with other medications you are taking, so you will need to be evaluated and consulted by your doctor or pharmacist before using them.
Previously, azithromycin was considered quite safe in pregnant women. However, current data do not recommend the use of azithromycin in pregnant women. Therefore, if you are pregnant, it is important to discuss carefully with your doctor to understand the benefits and risks for effective use of the drug and to monitor your pregnancy carefully.
The drug can be excreted in breast milk, use the drug only when absolutely necessary. Breastfeeding infants using the antibiotic azithromycin may experience some adverse effects such as decreased appetite, digestive disorders. Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist for advice on measures to minimize adverse effects for your child.
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