Administer orally, with or without food. Shake the bottle well before each use. Use an oral syringe or measuring spoon for accurate dosing.

Azithromycin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, thereby blocking the translocation of peptides.

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

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. After reconstitution, store at room temperature or refrigerated, depending on specific manufacturer instructions.

Symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and reversible hearing loss. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Gastric lavage and general supportive measures may be indicated.

Pregnancy Category B. Use only if clearly needed. Excreted in breast milk; use with caution in nursing mothers.