Azimak Capsules 250 mg

Composition:

Each capsule contains 250 mg of the active substance – azithromycin.
Excipients: gelatinized starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate.

Indications:

Infectious and inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug, including:

• Respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, bacterial and atypical pneumonia)

• ENT infections (angina, sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media)

• Scarlet fever

• Skin and soft tissue infections (erysipelas, impetigo, secondarily infected dermatoses)

• Urogenital tract infections (uncomplicated urethritis and/or cervicitis)

• Lyme disease (borreliosis)

• Gastric and duodenal diseases associated withHelicobacter pylori

Effect on Driving and Operating Machinery:

The drug does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Pregnancy and Lactation:

Should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if absolutely necessary.

Dosage and Administration:

Azimak should be taken once daily, either 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Adults:

For respiratory, skin, and soft tissue infections:

500 mg once on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5 or 500 mg once daily for 3 days (total course: 1.5 g)

For acute urogenital infections:

1 g as a single dose

For early-stage Lyme disease (erythema migrans):

1 g on day 1, followed by 500 mg daily on days 2–5 (total course: 3 g)

Children (weighing over 10 kg):

Day 1: 10 mg/kg

Days 2–5: 5 mg/kg daily

Alternatively: 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days (total course: 30 mg/kg body weight)

Side Effects (Rare):

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastric pain, flatulence, transient elevation of liver enzymes, rash.

Shelf Life and Storage Conditions:

Shelf life: 3 years
Store at 10–25°C, in a place out of reach of children.