Description
Main characteristics
- Class: Antibiotic (macrolide/azalide).
- Action: Prevents bacteria from growing by blocking the synthesis of their proteins.
- Form: Film-coated tablet, often scored.
- Indications: Treats specific bacterial infections (respiratory, ear-nose-throat, skin, etc.).
Key points to remember
- Medical prescription: It is a prescription-only medicine.
- Dosage: The standard dose is often 500 mg, but the dosing schedule is crucial and determined by the doctor (e.g. 1 tablet/day for 3 days for strep throat, or 1 tablet on day 1 then 250 mg for 4 days for some cases of bronchitis).
- Complete the course: Even if the symptoms disappear, you must finish the prescribed treatment to avoid resistance.
- Precautions: Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice, as there may be contraindications and adverse effects (e.g. heart risk in older people).
