Common use

Azee DT is primarily used for managing bacterial infections in children, such as acute otitis media (ear infection), bacterial sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics, which are known for their broad-spectrum activity against a variety of bacteria.

Dosage and direction

Let the tablet disperse in 5 ml (a teaspoonful) of boiled and cooled water before giving it to your child. Make sure your child swallows the dispersed tablet quantity completely. Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor. Always consult your doctor before stopping this medicine.

Precautions

Before giving your child this medication, consult your doctor who will advise on the correct dosage and frequency based on your child's condition and overall health status. Inform your doctor about any pre-existing conditions or ongoing medications that your child might have before starting this medicine.

Contraindications

If your child has previously shown any allergic reactions to azithromycin or similar medicines, do not give them Azee DT without consulting the doctor first.
Liver Disease: If your child has liver disease, using this medicine could worsen their condition.
Kidney Disease: Children with kidney disease should be given this medicine cautiously as it could exacerbate their condition.
Myasthenia Gravis: This muscle disorder could be worsened by azithromycin.

Possible side effect

Your child might experience some of these common side effects while taking Azee DT tablet: Diarrhea, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Headache, Skin Rash.

Drug interaction

Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium may hinder the absorption of azithromycin in your child's body. Examples include Mylanta and Milk of Magnesia.
Anticoagulants like warfarin may interact with this medication, possibly increasing the risk of bleeding.
Antiarrhythmics such as amiodarone and sotalol can interact with azithromycin, potentially leading to altered medicine effects or increased risk of irregular heartbeats.
Macrolide Antibiotics: Other antibiotics from the same class, like erythromycin and clarithromycin, can interact with azithromycin, potentially leading to increased side effects.

Missed dose

If a dose is missed, give it to your child as soon as you remember. If it's nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with the regular schedule. Never give an extra dose without consulting your doctor.

Overdose

In case of an accidental overdose, common symptoms may include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. If your child shows any of these symptoms after having more than the prescribed amount, inform your doctor.

Storage

Keep Azee DT tablets in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C. Safeguard the medicine from direct light and dampness. Always store this medication out of reach of children.