ALIDE (azithromycin) 500mg Capsules

DRUG CATEGORY: Macrolide

MECHANISM OF ACTION: Azithromycin prevents bacteria from growing by interfering with their protein synthesis. Azithromycin binds to the 50s subunit of the bacterial ribosome, and thus inhibits translation of mRNA.

INDICATIONS: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Otitis media, Sexually transmitted diseases Mild to moderate MDR typhoid fever

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Adults: 500mg daily as single dose for three days or alternatively, initially, 500mg as a single dose on day one then followed by 250mg single daily dose for the next 4 days. Children: 6 months and above, 10mg/kg as a single dose for 3 days, Elderly: Same as adult. Sexually transmitted diseases; 1 gm as a single dose.

PRESENTATION: Alide 500mg Capsules are present in blister pack of 1×3’s