Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic for selected bacterial infections. It does not treat viral colds or flu, and local resistance patterns affect when it is appropriate.

Zithromax

Bacterial Pneumonia, Skin Infection

100 · 250 · 500 · 1000mg

Indicated to address bacterial infections, this medication is developed to target harmful microorganisms, helping to manage your respiratory and skin health effectively.

From $0.43 / tablet View

Zithromax Dispersible

Bacterial Infection

100mg

Indicated to mitigate bacterial spread and to support resolution of respiratory infections.

From $0.45 / tablet View

Key takeaways

  • Azithromycin should be used only for a bacterial infection likely to respond to it.
  • Heart-rhythm problems, liver disease and interacting medicines can change suitability.
  • Fainting, breathing difficulty, yellow skin or eyes, or severe persistent diarrhoea needs urgent assessment.

Listings are for comparison only. Suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and prescription requirements.

What Azithromycin is used for

It may be prescribed for selected bacterial infections, including some cases of bacterial pneumonia or skin infection. Diagnosis and antimicrobial guidance determine whether it is suitable.

How it works

Azithromycin binds to bacterial ribosomes and blocks protein production, limiting the growth of susceptible bacteria.

Important safety checks

Previous macrolide allergy, long-QT syndrome, low potassium or magnesium, liver disease and medicines that affect heart rhythm require review. Antacids and other medicines may alter use instructions. Complete the prescribed course unless a clinician changes it because of a serious reaction.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for facial swelling or breathing difficulty, fainting or a sustained irregular heartbeat, yellow skin or eyes, severe abdominal pain, or watery or bloody diarrhoea with fever or weakness.

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