azithromycin

Drug Identity

Schedule

Prescription Only

Pregnancy Category

Unknown

Essential Medicine

Yes

Formulations

Available dosage forms and strengths.

FormStrengthPack Size
tablet500mg

Indications

Conditions treated with azithromycin, with dosing and administration details.

Urethral Discharge In Men

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
first_line

Indication

Urethral Discharge In Men

Adult Dose

1g

Route

oral

Frequency

one dose only

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Uncomplicated Typhoid Disease

Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases

Indication

Uncomplicated Typhoid Disease

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes

Adult Dose

1g

Route

oral

Frequency

twice a day

Managing The Case:

Chapter 3: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2: COVID-19

Indication

Managing The Case:

Adult Dose

10mg/kg

Urethral Discharge In Men

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Urethral Discharge In Men

Adult Dose

2g

Route

oral

Frequency

stat

Complicated Typhoid Disease

Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases
second_line

Indication

Complicated Typhoid Disease

Adult Dose

500mg

Route

oral

Frequency

once daily

Duration

14days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Indication

Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without

Adult Dose

1g

Route

IM

Frequency

single dose

Duration

14 days

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Chapter 7: Sexually Transmitted Infections
second_line

Indication

Vaginal Discharge In Women

Route

oral

Frequency

one dose only

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Chapter 6: Obstetric and Gynaecological Conditions

Indication

Second Trimester (14 To 27 Weeks)

Adult Dose

100mg

Route

oral

Frequency

twice aday

Duration

7 days

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V

Classify As: | Treatment

Chapter 4: Paediatric Conditions

Indication

Classify As: | Treatment

Adult Dose

20mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

single dose

Notes

Level: C, VEN: V