INTRODUCTION ABOUT AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION contains Azithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolides. It is used in children to manage infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms which include chest, throat, and nasal infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat and sinusitis.

It is also used to manage ear infections (such as acute otitis media) and skin & soft tissue infections (such as an abscess or boil) in affected children which is also indicated for use to manage sexually transmitted diseases (caused by organisms such as chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhoea) in the affected child.

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in children allergic to azithromycin, other antibiotics such as erythromycin/clarithromycin (macrolides), and/or ketolides.

Before administering AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if the child has diabetes, myasthenia gravis (a condition marked by weak muscles), heart problems, liver problems (such as an impaired hepatic function), and/or kidney problems (such as impaired renal function).

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women since it is used only in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). It is also not recommended for use in elderly patients.

The most common side effects of administering AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION in children are stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, flatulence, dizziness, headache, skin rash, or itching. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms become worse in the child.

USES OF AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION

Used in paediatric patients:

To manage infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms which include chest, throat, and nasal infections
To manage ear infections such as acute otitis media and skin & soft tissue infections such as abscesses or boil
To manage sexually transmitted diseases caused by organisms such as chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhoea

HOW AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION WORKS

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis (essential for the bacteria to grow) that results in its destruction thus managing its growth and spread of infection in affected individuals.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Administer AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION in the child as advised by your physician. Shake well before use. Your doctor will decide the exact dose and duration of management for your child depending on the child’s age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION

COMMON

stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, flatulence
dizziness, headache
numbness/pickling sensation
loss of appetite, taste disturbance
visual disturbances, deafness
skin rash, itching
joint pain
tiredness, weakness

UNCOMMON

yeast infections of the mouth and vagina
allergic reactions of varying severity
increased skin sensitivity to sunlight
feeling nervous
reduced sense of touch or sensations
sleepiness/sleeplessness
poor hearing/ringing in the ears
racing heartbeat, chest pain
constipation, fever
signs of inflammation of the liver such as jaundice (yellowing of skin and whites of eyes), loss of appetite, dark urine
general loss of strength
swelling
general discomfort

RARE

vertigo (spinning head)
agitation

Stop administering AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION and consult your doctor immediately in case the child experiences:

sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face/lips, rash, and/or itching (affecting the whole body)
signs of serious bowel inflammation such as severe/prolonged diarrhoea
severe skin rash causing redness and flaking of the skin
rapid/irregular heartbeat
low blood pressure
angioedema (swelling underneath the skin)
signs of cholestatic jaundice such as yellowing of skin and whites of eyes, dark urine
dizziness, faint/ suffer from muscle weakness
serious skin reaction such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (associated with signs such as blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals), Toxic epidermal necrosis (associated with signs such as blistering of the skin), Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (such as small, itchy red bumps)
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis skin (associated with signs such as skin eruption with rapid appearance of red skin studded with small pustules)

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea/vomiting:

Have the child take this medicine with or after a meal or a snack. Let the child stick to simple meals and avoid having rich or spicy food.

Constipation:

Ask the child to drink an adequate amount of water and include plenty of fruits and vegetables in the child’s diet. Constipation should go away after a few days followed by its administration in the child. If it persists for a longer time or becomes severe then consult your doctor.

Headache:

Ask the child to take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Headaches usually go away after the first week of administration of AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION. If it lasts more than a week or becomes severe, inform your doctor.

Diarrhoea:

Ask the child to drink lots of fluids such as water or fruit juices so that the child is sufficiently hydrated. Do not administer any medicine to manage the condition. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve or becomes worse.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is used only in children.

BREASTFEEDING

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is used only in children.

KIDNEY

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION should be administered with caution in children with kidney problems such as impaired renal function. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

LIVER

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION should be administered with caution in children with liver problems such as impaired hepatic function. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

ALLERGY

Do not administer AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION if the child is allergic to azithromycin, other antibiotics such as erythromycin/clarithromycin (macrolides), ketolides, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION should be administered with caution in children with heart problems. Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

OTHERS

Before taking AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION inform your doctor if the child has:

diabetes
myasthenia gravis (a condition marked by weak muscles)
intolerance to certain sugars

Use in Pediatrics:

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before administering the medicine to the child.

Use in Geriatrics:

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is used only in children.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug – drug interactions:

Before taking AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION inform your doctor if you are taking the following medicines:

medicines used to manage migraine (Ex. ergotamine)
medicines used to manage blood clots (Ex. warfarin)
ciclosporin (used to manage transplanted organ rejection)
antacids (used to manage indigestion) Ex. aluminum hydroxide, magnesium carbonate
digoxin (used to manage heart failure)
colchicine (used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever)
terfenadine (used for skin allergy)
hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine (medicines used to manage malaria)

Overdosage:

If the child or anyone else accidentally take too much of AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION, Consult and inform your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

Drug	:	Azithromycin
Pharmacological Category	:	Macrolides
Therapeutic Indication	:	Infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms including chest, throat, nasal, ear, skin & soft tissue infections and sexually transmitted diseases in children
Dosage Forms	:	Oral Suspension, Suspension, Dry Syrup, Capsule, Tablet, Dispersable Tablet, Eye Drops, Eye Ointment, Gel, Injection, Infusion, Liquid

MORE INFORMATION

Keep AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION out of reach of children
Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION

What is AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION used for?

AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is used in children to manage infections caused by bacteria and other micro-organisms which include chest, throat, and nasal infections (such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, sore throat and sinusitis). It is also used to manage ear infections (such as acute otitis media) and skin & soft tissue infections (such as an abscess or boil) in affected children which is also indicated for use to manage sexually transmitted diseases (caused by organisms such as chlamydia trachomatis/ Neisseria gonorrhoea) in the affected child.

How does AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION work?

What are the most common side effects of taking AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION?

The most common side effects of administering AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION in children are stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhoea, flatulence, dizziness, headache, skin rash, and/or itching. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms become worse in the child.

What do I do if I forgot to administer AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION to the child?

If you forget to administer AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION, then administer the medicine as soon as you can. Have the child take the next dose at the right time. Do not double the dose to make up for a forgotten dose in the child.

What happens to the child if a high dose AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION is administered?

If a child or anyone else accidentally takes too much of AZICIP 100 PEPPERMINT & ORANGE FLAVOUR ORAL SUSPENSION, then consult and inform your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital to manage overdose symptoms.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Bacterial Culture Test
Complete blood count

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. K .AZEEM HUSSAIN - B.D.S

Last updated on 19 Oct 2022 | 06:21 PM(IST)

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