Ilozin 200 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 85.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Azithromycin dihydrate |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Otitis media
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Non-gonococcal urethritis
- Cervicitis
Pharmacology
- Readily absorbed
- Time to peak concentration
- High concentration in phagocytes
- Active transport to site of infection
- Half-life of 68 hours
- Biliary excretion
Dosage
- 500 mg once daily orally for 3 days
- 500 mg once on day 1 followed by 250 mg once on days 2-5 for 4 days
- 10 mg/kg body weight once daily for 3 days for children over 6 months
Administration
- Oral administration
- Reconstitution procedure for suspension
- Should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
Interaction
- Interactions with Antacids, Carbamazepine, Cyclosporin, Digoxin, Ergot derivatives, Methylprednisolone, Theophylline, Warfarin, Terfenadine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Azithromycin or macrolide antibiotics
- Co-administration with ergot derivatives
- Patients with hepatic diseases
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Allergic reactions
- Elevations in liver transaminases
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Hearing impairment
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B
- No evidence of harm to fetus
- Caution in pregnant and nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Rare serious allergic reactions
- Reports of angioneurotic oedema and anaphylaxis
Use in Special Populations
- No dose adjustment in patients with mild renal impairment
- Caution in using azithromycin in patients with severe renal impairment
- Should not be used in patients with hepatic disease
Overdose Effects
- Typical symptoms include hearing loss, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- General supportive measures indicated
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C38H72N2O12
Common Questions about Ilozin 200 mg/5 ml Suspension
- Actions of the syrup in preventing synthesis of essential proteins in bacteria
- Uses for treatment and prevention of community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, and skin and soft tissue infections
- List of side effects
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Potential to cause diarrhea
- Safety if used at prescribed doses
- Belonging to the class of macrolide antibiotics
- Next steps if no improvement after 3 days of treatment
- Quick tips for taking the syrup