W964 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 17mm — Azithromycin
| Imprint | W964 |
|---|---|
| Colour | WHITE |
| Shape | OVAL |
| Size | 17 |
| Strength | AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS 500 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Manufacturer | American Health Packaging |
| NDC | 68084-279 |
| Schedule | — |
| Availability | — |
| Ingredients | AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS[AZITHROMYCIN ANHYDROUS] |
What does this imprint mean?
The imprint "W964" 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." ---
How to identify this pill
- • Check the imprint matches exactly: "W964".
- • Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (OVAL).
- • Compare the size (17) against a ruler if possible.
- • When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.
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Official references
Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 491fde92-1f67-31ea-e054-00144ff8d46c.xml