Azithromycin Compound

• Azithromycin is available by prescription only.

• Azithromycin is a broad spectrum antibiotic and is effective against several different types of bacteria.

• Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic.

• Azithromycin stops protein synthesis in bacteria by...

• Entering the cell wall of bacteria

• Binding to ribosomal subunits inside bacteria

• Azithromycin has been shown to affect both...

• Gram-positive bacteria-like certain Strep and Staph strains

• Gram-negative bacteria-like certain Toxoplasma strains

• Azithromycin compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension

• A tablet

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Azithromycin should be used cautiously if your pet...

• Is pregnant or nursing

• Has sensitivity to any macrolide antibiotic

• Has a liver disease

• Adverse side effects may occur if Azithromycin is taken in conjunction with...

• Cisapride

• Oral antacids

• Remember to administer Azithromycin exactly as your veterinarian prescribed. DO NOT stop giving your pet medication without consulting your veterinarian.

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Shake suspension before use.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Store at room temperature.

• Store protected from light a moisture.

• Do not stop giving antibiotics prior to the completion of the entire prescription, unless instructed to do so by your veterinarian.

• Shake oral suspension before use.

• Serious side effects can occur. Call your veterinarian if your pet develops...

• Severe diarrhea

• Worsening symptoms

• Severe vomiting