{"id":5808,"date":"2020-12-26T15:09:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T15:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5808"},"modified":"2021-07-09T06:27:33","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T06:27:33","slug":"azithromycin-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/azithromycin-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Azithromycin STADA &#8211; Azithromycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n250 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>azithromycin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Azithromycin STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Azithromycin is an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;closely related to erythromycin and belongs to a class called macrolide antibiotics.&nbsp;It works by disrupting the bacteria&#8217;s production of&nbsp;proteins&nbsp;and thus prevents the bacteria from multiplying.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Azithromycin Stada is used to treat bacterial infections such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>infection&nbsp;in the upper respiratory tract<ul><li>sinusitis (&nbsp;sinusitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation of the throat (&nbsp;pharyngitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the&nbsp;tonsils&nbsp;(&nbsp;tonsillitis&nbsp;, sore throat)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>infection&nbsp;in the lower respiratory tract<ul><li>acute&nbsp;bacterial respiratory infection (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;exacerbation of&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;bronchitiscaused by a certain type of bacteria)<\/li><li>mild to moderate lung infection that did not occur during hospitalization (community-&nbsp;acquired pneumonia&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>acute&nbsp;otitis media&nbsp;(&nbsp;otitis media&nbsp;)<\/li><li>skin and soft tissue infections<\/li><li>chlamydia infection (uncomplicated&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the urinary tract (urethritis) or cervicitis caused by the bacterium&nbsp;<em>Chlamydia trachomatis<\/em>&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has prescribed Azithromycin Stada for the&nbsp;<strong>short-term treatment<\/strong>&nbsp;of your bacterial infection.&nbsp;Note that there is no experience regarding the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with azithromycin.&nbsp;If your&nbsp;infection&nbsp;comes back quickly or regularly, your doctor may need to prescribe you another&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azithromycin contained in Azithromycin Stada may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to azithromycin, other macrolide antibiotics (eg erythromycin, clarithromycin, roxithromycin), soy or peanuts, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Azithromycin Stada.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have or have had a medical problem or disease, especially if you have had any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Allergic reactions (&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;):<\/strong>&nbsp;Severe allergic reactions, including&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;and&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;, have been reported rarely.&nbsp;Symptoms may include reddening of the skin, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;), and difficulty breathing or dizziness (&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;).&nbsp;These conditions are life-threatening and require emergency medical care.&nbsp;If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;These reactions may recur and may therefore require medical attention for an extended period of time.<\/li><li><strong>Superinfection:<\/strong>&nbsp;As with all antibiotics, treatment with azithromycin can give rise to a new&nbsp;infection&nbsp;caused by bacteria or fungi that are or have become resistant (resistant) to azithromycin.&nbsp;You should pay attention to signs of&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;or&nbsp;infection&nbsp;and tell your doctor if they occur.<\/li><li><strong>Clostridium difficile&nbsp;-associated diarrhea (CDAD):<\/strong>&nbsp;This condition has been reported with the use of almost all&nbsp;antibacterial&nbsp;agents, including azithromycin, and can vary in severity from mild diarrhea to severe&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the colon (colitis&nbsp;) causing e.g.&nbsp;abdominal pain, loss of appetite, cramps, fever.<\/li><li><strong>bacterial infection of the colon (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis&nbsp;):<\/strong>&nbsp;This condition has been reported in patients taking macrolide antibiotics.&nbsp;It is characterized by diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain.&nbsp;If you experience these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately.&nbsp;You should not take any medication that reduces bowel activity if you get these symptoms.<\/li><li><strong>disorders of heart rhythm and conduction,<\/strong>&nbsp;such as irregular heartbeat (&nbsp;arrhythmia&nbsp;or congenital or acquired&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;disorder), low heart rhythm (&nbsp;bradycardia&nbsp;) or severe heart disease.<\/li><li><strong>changes in the amount of certain substances in the blood<\/strong>&nbsp;(disturbed electrolyte balance), especially low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;or&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;.<\/li><li><strong>infection&nbsp;caused by the bacterium&nbsp;<em>Streptococcus Pyogenes:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Inflammation&nbsp;of the throat or tonsils and rheumatic fever caused by this&nbsp;bacterium&nbsp;should be treated with&nbsp;penicillin&nbsp;.<\/li><li><strong>infection&nbsp;is caused by the bacterium&nbsp;<em>Treponema pallidum<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;syphilis&nbsp;).<\/li><li><strong>severe renal impairment.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Liver problems:<\/strong>&nbsp;your doctor may need to check your liver function or stop treatment.<\/li><li><strong>neurological or psychiatric illness.<\/strong><\/li><li>Exacerbation and onset of&nbsp;<strong>myasthenia gravis<\/strong>&nbsp;(muscle disease in which muscles gradually become weaker) have been reported.<\/li><li><strong>infected burns.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>severe&nbsp;infection&nbsp;you<\/strong>&nbsp;that require a high level of antibiotics in the blood to be achieved quickly.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, Azithromycin Stada may&nbsp;interact&nbsp;with the following drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ergot or&nbsp;ergotamine<\/li><li>warfarin&nbsp;or similar medicines to prevent blood clots<\/li><li>ciclosporin (used to suppress the immune system to prevent and treat rejection of a transplanted organ or&nbsp;bone marrow&nbsp;)<\/li><li>antacids (used to treat heartburn and acid reflux)<\/li><li>digoxin&nbsp;(used to treat heart failure)<\/li><li>colchicine (used to treat&nbsp;gout&nbsp;and familial Mediterranean fever)<\/li><li>terfenadine (used to treat hay fever or skin allergy).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azithromycin STADA with food, drink and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take Azithromycin Stada with food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Azithromycin is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and \/ or&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Azithromycin STADA contains sodium and soy lecithin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie&nbsp;essentially &#8216;sodium&nbsp;-free&#8217;.&nbsp;is next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains soy lecithin.&nbsp;If you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not use this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take Azithromycin Stada exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and the elderly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should take azithromycin 500 mg daily for three consecutive days (total&nbsp;dose1,500 mg).&nbsp;Alternatively, you can take the same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(1,500 mg) over five days with 500 mg on day one and 250 mg on days two to five.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chlamydia infection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should take 1000 mg of azithromycin as a single dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with renal impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to change&nbsp;your dosage&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kidney function is mild to moderate (&nbsp;GFR&nbsp;10 &#8211; 80 ml \/ min), you can take the normal adult dose.&nbsp;If your kidney function is severely impaired (&nbsp;GFR&nbsp;less than 10 ml \/ min),&nbsp;dose reduction&nbsp;may be necessary.&nbsp;Ask your doctor for advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with hepatic impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you have liver problems as your doctor may need to change&nbsp;your dosage&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment may take normal adult doses.&nbsp;If you have severe liver disease, do not take azithromycin.&nbsp;If this condition occurs during treatment, stop taking azithromycin.&nbsp;Ask your doctor for advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your tablets as a&nbsp;daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;with or without food.&nbsp;Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Azithromycin Stada unless your doctor tells you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children weighing over 45 kg can take the same&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Azithromycin Stada as adults.&nbsp;For children weighing less than 45 kg, other medicines (eg&nbsp;oral&nbsp;suspension&nbsp;) should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Azithromycin Stada without talking to your doctor first.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist&nbsp;<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>loose stools<\/li><li>upset stomach (pain and cramps)<\/li><li>bloating (&nbsp;flatulence&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>loss of appetite (&nbsp;anorexia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>dizziness<\/li><li>headache<\/li><li>numbness and tingling (&nbsp;paresthesia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>altered sense of taste (&nbsp;dysgeusia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>visual impairment<\/li><li>deafness<\/li><li>vomiting<\/li><li>stomach upset (&nbsp;dyspepsia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;(&nbsp;pruritus&nbsp;)<\/li><li>joint pain (&nbsp;arthralgia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>fatigue (exhaustion)<\/li><li>altered&nbsp;white blood cell count&nbsp;(&nbsp;lymphocytes&nbsp;,&nbsp;eosinophils&nbsp;,&nbsp;basophils&nbsp;,&nbsp;monocytesand&nbsp;neutrophils&nbsp;) and decreased&nbsp;bicarbonate&nbsp;in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fungal infection of the fungus&nbsp;<em>Candida<\/em>&nbsp;(&nbsp;candidiasis&nbsp;) including fungal infection of the mouth<\/li><li>infection&nbsp;you caused by bacteria and fungi<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the&nbsp;vagina&nbsp;(&nbsp;vaginitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the lungs (&nbsp;pneumonia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>sore throat (&nbsp;pharyngitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the lining of the stomach and intestines (symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps)<\/li><li>breathing difficulties (&nbsp;respiratory&nbsp;disorder)<\/li><li>swelling and irritation of the nose (&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>decreased&nbsp;white blood cell count&nbsp;(&nbsp;leukopenia&nbsp;,&nbsp;neutropenia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>increased amount of certain&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>severe allergic reactions that cause swelling of the mouth, tongue and throat (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)<\/li><li>nervousness<\/li><li>decreased sensitivity to pain or touch (&nbsp;hypesthesia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>drowsiness (&nbsp;somnolence&nbsp;)<\/li><li>insomnia (&nbsp;insomnia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hearing loss and \/ or&nbsp;tinnitus<\/li><li>a feeling of dizziness or vertigo (&nbsp;vertigo&nbsp;)<\/li><li>earache (earache)<\/li><li>palpitations (&nbsp;palpitation&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the stomach (&nbsp;gastritis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>constipation<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing (&nbsp;dysphagia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>bloated stomach associated with an unpleasant feeling of bloating and the presence of a rumbling sound in the stomach (distended abdomen)<\/li><li>dry mouth<\/li><li>cold sores<\/li><li>burp<\/li><li>excessive salivation (hypersalivation)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the liver (&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;(a serious skin condition with rash, blisters, red spots and skin lesions)<\/li><li>increased sensitivity to sunlight (&nbsp;photosensitivity&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hives (&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>eczema&nbsp;or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the skin (&nbsp;dermatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>dry skin<\/li><li>increased sweating (&nbsp;hyperhidrosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>swelling of the face (facial edema)<\/li><li>swollen ankles, feet or fingers (peripheral&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>pain<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>degenerative&nbsp;joint disease that causes pain and stiffness (&nbsp;osteoarthritis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>muscle pain (&nbsp;myalgia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>back pain<\/li><li>neck pain<\/li><li>accumulation of fluid in the body (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>painful or difficult urination (&nbsp;dysuria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>pain in the lower back (kidney pain)<\/li><li>general malaise<\/li><li>general weakness (&nbsp;asthenia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hot flashes<\/li><li>difficulty breathing or painful breathing (&nbsp;dyspnoea&nbsp;)<\/li><li>nosebleeds<\/li><li>uterine bleeding between periods (&nbsp;metrorrhagia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>testicular disorders (testicular disorder)<\/li><li>changes in blood parameters (tell your doctor if you take a blood sample)<\/li><li>complications after surgery.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>severe skin side effects: rash characterized by rapid appearance of areas of red skin with scattered small&nbsp;pustules&nbsp;(small blisters filled with white \/ yellow fluid)<\/li><li>restlessness (&nbsp;agitation&nbsp;)<\/li><li>abnormal liver function<\/li><li>blocked bile flow from the liver to the intestine, which causes yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (cholestatic jaundice).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>skin rash with other symptoms such as fever, swollen&nbsp;lymph nodes&nbsp;and increased amount of&nbsp;eosinophils&nbsp;(&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;).&nbsp;Rash appears as small, itchy, red dots.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>bacterial infection of the colon (pseudomembranous&nbsp;colitis&nbsp;).&nbsp;If you get fever, diarrhea and stomach pain, you should contact a doctor immediately.<\/li><li>low&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombocytopenia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>anemia&nbsp;caused by abnormal&nbsp;red blood cell&nbsp;breakdown&nbsp;(&nbsp;haemolytic anemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>severe life-threatening allergic reactions (&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;), including swelling of the mouth and throat (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;) &#8211; in rare cases life-threatening, contact your doctor immediately if you get these symptoms.<\/li><li>aggressiveness<\/li><li>concern<\/li><li>severe confusion (&nbsp;delirium&nbsp;)<\/li><li>to see, hear or perceive things that do not exist (hallucinations)<\/li><li>fainting (&nbsp;syncope&nbsp;)<\/li><li>seizures (convulsions)<\/li><li>feeling of overactivity<\/li><li>altered sense of smell (&nbsp;parosmia&nbsp;,&nbsp;anosmia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>taste disorders (&nbsp;ageusi&nbsp;)<\/li><li>worsening and onset of&nbsp;<strong>myasthenia gravis<\/strong>&nbsp;(muscle disease in which the muscles gradually become weaker)<strong><\/strong><\/li><li>irregular heartbeat (&nbsp;arrhythmia&nbsp;) including fast heartbeat (ventricular tachycardia)<\/li><li>increased risk of abnormal&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;(caused by irregular heartbeat) and&nbsp;torsade de pointes&nbsp;(life-threatening rapid heartbeat), especially in patients who are sensitive to these conditions<\/li><li>abnormal&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;measurement (prolonged&nbsp;QT time&nbsp;)<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypotension&nbsp;)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the pancreas (&nbsp;pancreatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>discolored tongue<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the liver (&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>cell death in the liver and liver failure which in rare cases can be life threatening<\/li><li>toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;(a very serious skin disease in which the skin comes loose)<\/li><li>erythema multiforme (a skin condition with itchy pink spots)<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the kidneys (interstitial nephritis)<\/li><li>acute&nbsp;renal failure&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Azithromycin STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is azithromycin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Azithromycin Stada 250 mg tablet contains azithromycin monohydrate equivalent to 250 mg azithromycin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other ingredients are<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tablet core:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>microcrystalline cellulose<\/li><li>pregelatinized corn starch<\/li><li>sodium starch glycollate<\/li><li>colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica<\/li><li>sodium lauryl sulfate<\/li><li>magnesium stearate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Film coating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>polyvinyl alcohol<\/li><li>titanium dioxide (E 171)<\/li><li>talc<\/li><li>sojalecitin<\/li><li>xanthan gum<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Azithromycin Stada 250 mg film-coated tablets are white to off-white oblong film-coated smooth tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azithromycin Stada is packaged in PVC \/ PVdC \/ Aluminum blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4, 6, 12, 24, 50 and 100 film-coated tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastr.&nbsp;2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz SRL, Str. Livezeni no.&nbsp;7a, 540472 Targu Mures, Romania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek Pharmaceuticals dd, Verov\u0161kova 57, Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestra\u00dfe 10, 6250 Kundl, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel GmbH, Muthgasse 36\/2, 1190 Vienna, Austria<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Azithromycin is an antibiotic closely related to erythromycin and belongs to a class called macrolide antibiotics. 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