Azithromycin 200mg Suspension
Azithromycin 200mg Suspension is an antibiotic medicine, basically given to children that can be used to cure many different types of infections caused by bacteria. These infections are of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach, and gastrointestinal tract. In addition, It can used to treat diseases that are sexually transmitted.
Usage Of Azithromycin 200mg Suspension
Community-Acquired Pneumonia
It is a lung infection that is acquired in a group setting. CAP (Community-Acquired Pneumonia) can be both bacterial or viral. Azithromycin 200mg Suspension is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria as it reduces lung and alveoli swelling.
Acute Bacterial Otitis Media
It is an infection caused in the middle of the ear. It is a common infection in infants and children of young age.
Skin and soft tissue infections
This infection occurs when the bacteria and its supporting structures invade the skin. Azithromycin 200mg Suspension is used for the treatment of all skin infections including abscesses caused by bacteria.
Acute bacterial Sinusitis
Sinusitis is the swelling in the hollow spaces inside your skull (sinuses) and is caused by bacteria and sometimes it is caused by viruses and fungi.
Pharyngitis and Tonsilitis
These infections cause swelling and soreness in your throat and tonsils. If Pharyngitis and Tonsilitis affect both the throat and the tonsils, it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. Azithromycin 200mg Suspension is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngotonsillitis.
Side Effects Of Azithromycin 200mg Suspension
Azithromycin 200mg Suspension does not have serious side effects and it is also well-tolerated by children. In case some of the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside after your body is adaptable to the medicine. Consult your child’s health specialist if any of these side effects persist in your child’s body. These side effects include
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Precautions
- It is to be assumed that Azithromycin 200mg Suspension can be used during pregnancy after the consultation with your doctor.
- For breastfeeding mothers, it is recommended after the health specialist consultation.
- If you have any kind of kidney or liver disease then you need to take Azithromycin 200mg Suspension under your doctor’s supervision.
Dosage Of Azithromycin 200mg Suspension
- Your pharmacist or health specialist determines its dosage and duration. However, try to take it on a timely basis for better results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What if I give too much Azithromycin 200mg Suspension to my child by mistake?
Azithromycin 200mg Suspension may not cause harm if its extra dose is given by mistake. However, if you have given too much Azithromycin 200mg Suspension to your child, then speak immediately to a doctor. Overdose of this medication may cause some unwanted side effects and may worsen the condition of your child.
Are there any side effects of Azithromycin 200mg Suspension?
Some major side effects of Azithromycin 200mg Suspension include vomiting, kidney damage, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your health specialist for help in such a situation.
Can Azithromycin 200mg Suspension be consumed while using other medications?
You have to first consult it with your health specialist before consuming it with other medications as it may cause some side effects after interacting with other medicines.
