Description

Azithromycin DT is indicated for the treatment treating the most common type of lung bacterial infection - community-acquired pneumonia.

It is utilized for the treatment of ear infection called otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear with symptoms such as a headache, ear pain, ringing in the ears, loss of balance, etc.

Azithromycin DT is also used to treat a sore throat or pharyngitis (an inflammation of the throat caused by bacteria or smoking). The most common symptoms of this condition include a cough, runny nose, difficulty in swallowing, fever with chills, etc.

This medicine helps in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections characterized by fever with chills, redness around hair follicles, yellowish rash, muscle pain, etc., as well as in the treatment of cat scratch disease, which is an infection caused by the bacterium Bartonella henselae through the bite or scratch of a cat. It occurs within 1 to 2 weeks after the bite. This condition may be characterized by swollen lymph nodes near the site of the bite or scratch or most commonly on the neck.

Azithromycin DT is also useful in treating urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) and cervicitis (an inflammation of the cervix) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis) or by Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum (non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis).

This drug is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

How it works

The active ingredient Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic which works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number.

Dosage

Azithromycin DT (dispersible tablets) may be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor. Do not use the drug in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult a doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Missed dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose.