AZITHROMYCIN (a-zith-row-my-sin)

ROXITHROMYCIN (rox-ith-row-my-sin)

Not included in this monograph — see AMH for information:

• Clarithromycin
• Erythromycin

• Used to treat infections, eg STIs, sore throat and trachoma

Doses: Azithromycin

• Antibiotic that stops bacteria cell from making proteins, so it can't grow
• Different germs need different antibiotics. If not sure which one to use — check with doctor

• Ask about allergies

Babies under 6 months
(limited information)

Liver trouble

• Take all the medicine — makes sure all the germs are gone and the infection doesn't come back

Take on empty stomach
(roxithromycin)

Finish medicine
— even if you feel better

Warning stickers: Azithromycin medicine mixture 7a Roxithromycin 3b

Making mixture (azithromycin)

Make sure right amount of clean water added to dry powder

• Follow-up when antibiotic treatment finished to make sure infection is gone. If not — medical consult