Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Azithromycin, ocular

Generic name
Azithromycin, ocular
Brand name
ATC Code
S01AA26

Pharmacokinetics in children

No data on use in children.

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Ocular
    • Term neonate
      [1]
      • 1 drop(s)/dose twice daily (in the morning and in the evening).
      • Duration of treatment:

        3 days

    • 1 month up to 18 years
      [1]
      • 1 drop(s)/dose twice daily (in the morning and in the evening).
      • Duration of treatment:

        3 days

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In neonates and infants of < 3 months, Chlamydia trachomatis can cause not only conjunctivitis but systemic infection (e.g. pneumonia); systemic treatment is necessary in such cases.

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Interactions

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Reference

  1. Laboratories Thea, SPC Azyter (RVG 34031) 1-8-2013, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl, Geraadpleegd 28 okt 2016

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