Description
Composition:
- Macormax 250 capsules: each capsule contains Azithromycin 250 mg
- Macormax 200 Dry Powder for Oral Suspension: Each 5 ml of suspension after reconstitution contains Azithromycin 200 mg
- Macormax 100 Dry Powder for Oral Suspension: Each 5 ml of suspension after reconstitution contains Azithromycin 100 mg
- Macormax 250 film coated tablets: Each film coated tablet contains Azithromycin 250 mg
- Macormax 500 film coated tablets: Each film coated tablet contains Azithromycin 500 mg
- Macormax 600 film coated tablets: Each film coated tablet contains Azithromycin 600 mg
Indications:
- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Pharyngitis / tonsillitis
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Urethritis and cervicitis
- Genital ulcer disease
- Acute otitis media
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the drug components.
- Concomitant use of ergot derivatives.
- Hepatic diseases
Side Effects:
Nausea, abdominal discomfort, vomiting, flatulence, diarrhea, rash.
Dosage and Administration:
Capsules should be taken on empty stomach
Tablets can be taken with or without food
| Infection | Recommended dose |
| Community acquired pneumonia
(mild severity) Pharyngitis/ tonsillitis (second line therapy) Skin/skin structure |
500 mg single dose on day 1
1 followed by 250 mg once daily on day 2-5 |
| Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 500 mg QD*3 days OR 500 mg single dose on day 1 followed by 250 mg once daily on day 2-5 |
| Acute bacterial sinusitis
|
500 mg QD*3days |
| Genital ulcer disease
|
One single 1 gram |
| Non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis
|
One single 1 gram |
| Gonococcal urethritis | One single 2 gram |
Children:
Acute otitis media: the recommended dose of Macromax for oral suspension is 30mg/kg given as single dose or 10 mg/kg as a single dose on the first day followedby 5 mg/kg/dayon day 2-5
Acute bacterial sinusitis: 10mg/kg once daily for 3 days
Community acquired pneumonia: 10mg/kg as single dose on the first day followed by 5mg/kg on day 2-5
How supplied:
- Mcromax 250 capsules: box of 6 capsules
- Macromax 200 and 100 Dry Powder for Oral Suspension: 15 ml or 30 ml bottle after reconstitution
- Macromax 250 film coated tablet: box of 6 tablets
- Macromax 500 film coated tablet: box of 3,6 tablets
- Macromax 600 film coated tablet:2 tablets
