500 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 17mm — Azithromycin

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Imprint	500
Colour	WHITE
Shape	OVAL
Size	17
Strength	AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE 500 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Film Coated
Manufacturer	Bionpharma Inc.
NDC	69452-172
Schedule	—
Availability	Drug For Further Processing
Ingredients	AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE[AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "500" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Azithromycin

Uses and warnings

No boxed warning is present in this label. Key warnings include: - "Serious allergic reactions, including angioedema, anaphylaxis, and dermatologic reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis" - Hepatotoxicity: "Abnormal liver function, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, hepatic necrosis, and hepatic failure have been reported" - QT prolongation risk, particularly in elderly patients and those with cardiac conditions - Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea - May exacerbate myasthenia gravis symptoms ---

Adults: Azithromycin treats mild to moderate bacterial infections including acute bronchitis exacerbations, sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, skin infections, urethritis, cervicitis, and genital ulcer disease. Pediatrics: Indicated for acute otitis media, community-acquired pneumonia, and pharyngitis/tonsillitis (age-dependent). Limitation: "Should not be used in patients with pneumonia who are judged to be inappropriate for oral therapy because of moderate to severe illness or risk factors." ---

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500 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 17mm — Azithromycin

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