For ear infections, your child’s doctor will tell you to give ZITHROMAX to your child in one of the following ways: the total amount as 1 dose on 1 day, or the total amount divided
(1, 9) Indication specific doses: Indication Pertussis (treatment and prophylaxis)(1, 9) Do not give Zithromax to a child younger than 6 months old
By mouth
So the cardiovascular safety of azithromycin in children and adults is unknown
Note that azithromycin (single oral dose) is an alternative but is not recommended routinely because it is not as well studied for
14 In contrast, at 48 hours after treatment, azithromycin concentrations in plasma were ∼300 times lower Clark’s rule for pediatric dosage is based on proportional body weights as related to the standard weight mean of 150 pounds
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(See Dosage; Adult) Children weighing under 45kg Use the oral suspension for children under 45kg
Dosage forms for Zithromax include solutions, tablets, capsules, packets, or powders
Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects
COPD: 500mg once daily for 3 days; or 500mg once for 1 day, then 250mg once The dosage is typically based on the child's weight, and healthcare providers carefully consider the benefits and potential risks before prescribing azithromycin to children
Zithromax should be given as a single daily dose
37 Another option is nalidixic acid (Neggram) in a dosage of 55 mg per kg per day divided into four If your child vomits the 1-day treatment dose within 30 minutes, call your doctor to see if you need to repeat the dose
The suspension is a white or off-white color and has a cherry/banana flavor
Child: ≥6 months As immediate release suspension: 10 mg/kg as single dose on day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg/day on days Group A Streptococcus (GAS), or Streptococcus pyogenes, is the leading bacterial cause of tonsillopharyngitis in adults and children worldwide
This medicine may cause a type of abnormal heartbeat (prolonged QT interval)