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Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat several bacterial infections in children. It contains Azithromycin, which works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacteria. Give this medication to your child as prescribed by the doctor. This medication may cause common side effects such as diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, nausea or stomach pain.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

AZITHROMYCIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Azee 100mg Dry Syrup

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is a prescription antibiotic oral dry syrup designed specifically for children to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is commonly prescribed for middle ear infections, throat infections like tonsillitis, sinus infections, and chest infections like bronchitis. This medicine works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the illness, helping your child recover.

For the medicine to work effectively, it must be given to your child at the same time every day for the exact number of days prescribed by your doctor. You can give this dry syrup with or without food, though giving it with a meal may help prevent an upset stomach. Ensuring your child gets plenty of rest and drinks quiet fluids like water or clear broths will support their recovery.

While taking Azee 100mg Dry Syrup, some children may experience mild and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, or loose stools. Most of these symptoms resolve on their own, but you should contact your doctor immediately if your child develops a high fever, severe stomach pain, or a persistent skin rash.

Before starting this medicine, let your doctor know if your child has a history of liver problems, kidney disease, or heart rhythm issues. Do not give this medicine to your child if they have ever had a severe allergic reaction or liver issues after taking similar antibiotics.

This medicine can interact with certain other treatments, such as antacids, which can make it less effective if taken at the same time. Since this is a paediatric formulation, please consult your doctor if you are managing health conditions in adolescents or if you have questions regarding its use alongside other routine childhood medications.

Uses of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup are as follows:

  • Middle ear infections (otitis media): Azee 100mg Dry Syrup helps clear the painful bacterial infection behind the eardrum, reducing swelling and ear pain in children.
  • Tonsillitis and throat infections: It targets and eliminates the bacteria causing throat swelling, difficulty swallowing, and fever.
  • Bronchitis and lung infections: It treats bacterial infections in the airways, helping to ease deep coughing and breathing difficulties.
  • Sinus infections (sinusitis): It clears the bacterial build-up in the sinuses, relieving facial pressure and congestion.
  • Skin infections: It treats uncomplicated bacterial infections of the skin, preventing the spread of redness and swelling.

Key Benefits

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is specially formulated as an oral suspension for children, making it easier to give accurate, weight-based doses. It helps treat bacterial infections effectively while supporting a smoother recovery.

  • Easy for Children to Take: The oral suspension is easier to swallow than tablets or capsules and allows flexible dosing according to your child’s weight.
  • Treats Bacterial Infections Quickly: By stopping the growth of susceptible bacteria, Azee 100mg Dry Syrup helps relieve symptoms such as fever, throat pain, and congestion, helping your child feel better within a few days.
  • Supports a Comfortable Recovery: As symptoms improve, children can return more comfortably to normal eating, sleeping, and play activities.
  • Convenient Treatment Course: Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is often prescribed for a short course, which can mean fewer doses and make treatment easier for parents to manage.

Directions for Use

  • Azee 100mg Dry Syrup can be given to your child with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Check the label for directions before use.
  • Shake the bottle containing the powder and open the cap. Add water provided with the pack up to the mark on the bottle and shake well to form the suspension. Add more water if required to make up to the mark.
  • Measure the prescribed dose using the measuring cup/dropper provided with the pack and administer it orally to your child.
  • The reconstituted suspension should be used within 5 days of preparation.

How Azee 100mg Dry Syrup Works

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup contains azithromycin, which is an antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide class. It works by targeting the bacteria responsible for the infection and blocking their ability to produce essential proteins. Bacteria require these specific proteins to grow, multiply, and survive in the body. By preventing the bacteria from making these proteins, Azee 100mg Dry Syrup stops the infection from spreading further. Once the bacteria are weakened and can no longer multiply, your child's natural immune system can easily clear the remaining bacteria from the body, leading to a complete recovery.
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Pregnancy

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Breast Feeding

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Driving

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If your child is suffering from liver disease, inform your doctor before using Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If your child is suffering from kidney disease, inform your doctor before using Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup should be used for children in dose and duration as advised by the doctor.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your child’s doctor if they have any heart problems before giving Azee 100mg Dry Syrup, as there is limited safety data available for use in such conditions. Always follow pediatric guidance to ensure safe and appropriate treatment.

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Geriatrics

Not applicable

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is specifically for children use and is not meant for geriatric patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup

If your child takes more than the prescribed amount of this medicine, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broths, or oral rehydration solutions, to prevent dehydration, especially if they have loose stools.
  • Keep your child home from school or daycare until they have been on the antibiotic for at least 24 hours and their fever has subsided to prevent spreading the infection to others.
  • Offer soft, easy-to-digest foods like bananas, rice, or applesauce if your child experiences mild stomach upset while taking this medicine.
  • Avoid giving your child dairy products or calcium-fortified juices at the exact same time as this medicine, as they can sometimes interfere with how the body absorbs antibiotics.
  • Ensure your child gets plenty of rest to help their immune system fight off the infection.

 

Health Queries

My 2.5-year-old son, who weighs 14.5 kg, has had a fever and a bad cold for two days after catching a suspected virus from his father; since his fever keeps coming back a few hours after taking Ibugesic suspension (and he is also taking Azee dry syrup), does he need to get medical tests done or see a doctor for a further checkup?

Veda Maddala

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

With viral infections, it is common for the fever to bounce back as the Ibugesic (ibuprofen) wears off. Since he is already taking Azee (azithromycin) and has been unwell for two days, it is best to consult his pediatrician for a quick checkup. The doctor can confirm if his medication doses are correct for his 14.5 kg weight and examine his chest and ears. For now, focus on keeping him comfortable and well-hydrated.

I have had a cough and a sore throat for the last 3 days. What should I do to feel better?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

A cough and sore throat for a few days are often caused by a viral infection or throat irritation. Drinking warm fluids, doing warm salt water gargles, and taking adequate rest may help soothe the throat. Avoid cold drinks and exposure to dust or smoke that may worsen the symptoms. Consult a doctor if the cough or throat pain continues or becomes severe.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Azee 100mg Dry Syrup to start to work: The time required for Azee 100mg Dry Syrup to show its action is not clinically established. The time for which the effects of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup last: The duration of action for Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Azee 100mg Dry Syrup

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Keep the dry, unmixed powder at room temperature, below 30°C (86°F), in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Check the bottle before mixing: Ensure the seal is intact and the dry powder is loose and not clumped before adding water.
  • Always shake well: Shake the bottle vigorously before every single dose to make sure your child gets the correct strength of the medicine.
  • Finish the entire course: Even if your child starts looking and feeling completely healthy, do not stop giving the medicine early unless advised by your doctor. Stopping too soon can cause the infection to return.
  • Do not share this medicine: This antibiotic is prescribed specifically for your child's current illness. Never give it to other children, even if they have similar symptoms.
  • Avoid giving antacids at the same time: Do not give your child antacids containing magnesium or aluminium within two hours of giving this medicine, as they can lower its effectiveness.
  • Watch for severe diarrhoea: If your child develops severe, persistent, or watery diarrhoea during or after treatment, contact your doctor immediately before giving any anti-diarrhoeal medicines.

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  • Antacids: Medications containing aluminium or magnesium can lower the absorption of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup, making it less effective. Give Azee 100mg Dry Syrup at least one hour before or two hours after these antacids.
  • Certain heart medicines: Medicines that affect heart rhythm (such as certain antiarrhythmics) may interact with Azee 100mg Dry Syrup and increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat.

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  • Food: While Azee 100mg Dry Syrup can be taken with or without food, taking it with a heavy or very greasy meal may alter how quickly it is absorbed. It is best to remain consistent in how you give it.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS]

FAQs

Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat several bacterial infections of the upper/lower respiratory tract, middle ear, skin and soft tissue.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup contains Azithromycin which works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thus, it prevents the growth of bacteria.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is not used to treat viral infections. Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic which is used to treat only bacterial infections.
You are not recommended to stop giving Azee 100mg Dry Syrup to your child without consulting the doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, use Azee 100mg Dry Syrup for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if your child experiences any difficulty while taking Azee 100mg Dry Syrup, please consult your doctor.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is used to treat bacterial infections. It does not treat fever, therefore, consult a doctor if your child has a fever. The doctor will prescribe suitable medicines to treat the child’s condition.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup helps treat throat infections such as tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils) and sore throat. Hence, it can be given to the child for treating throat infections if prescribed by the doctor.
If too much of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is administered to the child they may feel unwell. Contact the doctor immediately if and take any remaining medicine with you.
Common side effects of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup include diarrhoea, vomiting, headache, nausea or stomach pain. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup may cause serious side effects like severe or prolonged diarrhoea, severe skin rash, low blood pressure, serious skin reactions, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sudden wheezing, itching, and swelling of the face.
In some cases, using other medicines at the same time as Azee 100mg Dry Syrup may cause interactions. Therefore, consult the doctor if you are giving any other medicines to the child during treatment with Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup may not affect how your child’s body responds to vaccines. However, it is advised to consult the doctor if the child is due to undergo any vaccination whilst on treatment with Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.
The doctor may recommend kidney and liver function tests if the child is on long-term treatment with Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup may cause indigestion as a side effect and affect the child’s digestion. Include fibre-rich foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains in the child’s diet. Give the child smaller meals throughout the day as it might help improve digestion.
The duration of treatment depends on the child’s condition. Therefore, stick to the treatment regimen as recommended by the doctor.
Azee 100mg Dry Syrup is not affected by food or drink. Therefore, it can be given with or without food.
Store dry powder below 30°C (86°F). Store constituted suspension between 5° to 30°C (41° to 86°F) and discard when full dosing is completed.
It is best to give Azee 100mg Dry Syrup dry syrup directly using the provided measuring syringe or spoon. Mixing the entire dose into a large glass of milk or juice is not recommended, because if your child does not drink the whole amount, they will not get the full dose of medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for tips on helping your child take their medicine.
Storage requirements can vary depending on the specific brand. Some formulations can be kept at room temperature, while others require refrigeration. Always check the packaging instructions or talk to your pharmacist to confirm the correct storage for your specific bottle of Azee 100mg Dry Syrup.
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist. They will advise you on whether you need to give another dose or if you should wait until the next scheduled dose.
Yes, Azee 100mg Dry Syrup belongs to a different class of antibiotics (macrolides) and is generally considered safe for children who have an allergy to penicillin. However, you should always inform your doctor of all known allergies before starting a new medication.
Yes, it is usually safe to give paracetamol or ibuprofen alongside Azee 100mg Dry Syrup to help manage fever or pain, provided these are suitable for your child. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist to ensure there are no specific reasons your child should avoid these medications.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Other Info - AZE0013
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