How do you mix azithromycin suspension?
How do you mix azithromycin suspension?
Zithromax Powder for Oral Suspension is a dry blend of azithromycin dihydrate 209.64 mg/5 ml containing the equivalent of 200 mg azithromycin base per 5 ml on reconstitution with water.
How many ml of azithromycin should a child take?
Children and adolescents (< 18 years)
| Weight (kg) | 3-day therapy | 5-day therapy |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1-3 10 mg/kg/day | Day 1 10 mg/kg/day | |
| 10 kg | 2.5 ml | 2.5 ml |
| 12 kg | 3 ml | 3 ml |
| 14 kg | 3.5 ml | 3.5 ml |
What is the quantity of azithromycin?
For treatment of infections: Adults—500 to 2000 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken as a single dose. Depending on the type of infection, this may be followed with doses of 250 to 500 mg once a day for several days.
How much azithromycin is in a 5 ml suspension?
Each 5 ml prepared suspension contains 204.8 mg azithromycin monohydrate equivalent to 200 mg azithromycin. Each 1 ml prepared suspension contains 40.96 mg azithromycin monohydrate equivalent to 40 mg azithromycin.
How many mg of azithromycin to give to a child?
For pediatric suspension see the prescribing information for ZITHROMAX (azithromycin for oral suspension) 100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL bottles. Directions for administration of ZITHROMAX for oral suspension in the single dose packet (1 g): The entire contents of the packet should be mixed thoroughly with two ounces (approximately 60 mL) of water.
What are the ingredients in Sandoz azithromycin oral powder?
SUMMARY PRODUCT INFORMATION Route of Administration Dosage Form / Strength Nonmedicinal Ingredients Oral Powder for Oral Suspension / 100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL Aspartame, colloidal anhydrous silica, cream caramel, hydroxypropylcellulose, sucrose, titanium dioxide, trisodium phosphate anhydrous and xanthan gum.
When to discard azithromycin after Constitution oral suspension?
After mixing, store suspension at 5° to 30°C (41° to 86°F) and use within 10 days. Discard after full dosing is completed. Azithromycin for oral suspension USP after constitution contains a banana-cherry flavored suspension.