Product Overview
• Azithromycin dihydrate 250 mg hard capsules• Macrolide antibiotic for short-course bacterial infection treatment• Effective against respiratory, skin, ENT, and sexually transmitted infections• Prescription-only medicine• Pack contains 6 capsules (standard 3-day course for many indications)
Product Description
Zithrova 250 mg Capsules contain azithromycin, a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Known for its convenient short-duration regimens due to long tissue half-life and high intracellular penetration. Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, sinusitis, skin/soft tissue infections, otitis media, and uncomplicated genital infections (chlamydia, gonorrhoea). The 6-capsule pack typically provides a standard 1.5 g total dose (e.g., 500 mg day 1 + 250 mg days 2–5 or alternative regimens).Benefits:• Short treatment courses (often 3–5 days) – better compliance than 7–10 day antibiotics• Once-daily dosing• Excellent efficacy against common respiratory pathogens (S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Moraxella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia)• High tissue penetration – effective for skin and soft tissue infections• Well tolerated with lower GI side effects than erythromycin• Suitable for penicillin-allergic patients (except macrolide allergy)How to Use:• Adults: usual dose 500 mg (2 capsules) on day 1, then 250 mg (1 capsule) once daily on days 2–5 • Alternative 3-day regimen: 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for 3 days (for certain infections)• Adults: usual dose 500 mg (2 capsules) on day 1, then 250 mg (1 capsule) once daily on days 2–5• Alternative 3-day regimen: 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for 3 days (for certain infections)• Chlamydia: single 1 g dose (4 capsules at once)• Take with or without food (food may reduce GI upset)• Swallow whole with water• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve earlier• Not for viral infections (colds, flu)