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why you are taking them and what benefits / risks you can expect.
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Product name
Date released
Azith
20 Oct 2025
You should not be given AZITH if you have ever had an allergic reaction to azithromycin
or any other ketolide or macrolide antibiotic (e.g. roxithromycin, erythromycin, clarithromycin,
telithromycin), or citric acid.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems including abnormalities
of the rhythm; muscle weakness; low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood;
take any other medicines; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
You should not be given AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS if you have ever had an allergic reaction
to azithromycin or any other ketolide or macrolide antibiotic (e.g. roxithromycin,
erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin), or citric acid.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems including abnormalities
of the rhythm; muscle weakness; low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood;
take any other medicines; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused
by bacteria.
It is commonly used to treat Chlamydia. AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS is also used to prevent
infections by a bacterium called Mycobacterium Avium- intracellulare Complex (MAC)
in some people.
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS is an antibiotic, which belongs to a group of medicines called
azalides.
The azalides are a sub-class of a group of antibiotics called macrolides.
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria causing your
infection.
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS will not work against viral infections such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed
for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
AZITHROMYCIN VIATRIS is only available with a doctor's prescription.
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine is not expected to affect your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Azopt or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
