Shake the bottle well before each use. Administer orally, preferably on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food) for optimal absorption. However, it can be taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset. Complete the full course of treatment.

Azithromycin binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of susceptible microorganisms, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. This ultimately interferes with the bacterium's ability to multiply and spread.

• •Hypersensitivity to azithromycin or any macrolide or ketolide antibiotic.
• •History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior azithromycin use.

Store the powder below 30°C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution, store the suspension at room temperature (below 30°C) and discard any unused portion after the recommended period.

Symptoms of overdose are typically an exaggeration of known side effects, including severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reversible hearing loss. Management should be symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage and general supportive measures are recommended.

Pregnancy Category B. Studies in animals have shown no evidence of harm to the fetus, but there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Excreted in breast milk, caution advised when administering to a nursing mother.