Description:
Aziron Suspension is an oral liquid antibiotic containing azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat mild-to-moderate bacterial infections in children such as respiratory tract infections, ear infections, skin infections, and some gastrointestinal infections.

Prescription:
  Yes – requires a doctor’s prescription.

Therapeutic Category:
Antibiotic (macrolide class).

Active Ingredients/Composition (typical formulation per 5 ml after reconstitution):

• Azithromycin 200 mg (as azithromycin dihydrate)
  

Note: The powder is reconstituted with water to make the suspension before use.

Vitamins:
  None.

Minerals:
  None.

Variant:

• Powder for oral suspension, usually supplied in bottles that yield 15 ml, 30 ml, or 60 ml of reconstituted suspension at 200 mg/5 ml strength.
  

Consume Type:

• Oral (liquid suspension).
  

Directions/Usage:

• Shake the bottle well before each use.

• Administer using the provided measuring device (syringe or spoon).

• Usual pediatric dosage:
  • For most infections: 10 mg/kg body weight on Day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg on Days 2–5 (once daily).

  • Exact dose and duration depend on the type of infection and doctor’s advice.

• Can be taken with or without food; taking with food may reduce stomach upset.
  

Common Side Effects:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Headache
• Rash (rare)
• Rare but serious: allergic reactions, liver dysfunction (yellowing of skin/eyes, dark urine)

Package Type:

• Glass or plastic bottle containing powder for reconstitution, with child-resistant cap.
• Includes measuring spoon or oral dosing syringe.

Storage Advice:

• Store the powder at room temperature (below 25°C) before reconstitution.
  After mixing with water, refrigerate or keep at room temperature as per label instructions (usually stable for 5–10 days after reconstitution).
• Discard any unused suspension after the stated period.

Safety Advice:

• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve early; stopping prematurely may cause relapse or antibiotic resistance.

• Do not use in children with known hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolides.
• Use cautiously in children with liver problems or heart rhythm disorders.
• Seek immediate medical help if signs of severe allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing) occur.
  

Product Substitutes:
Equivalent azithromycin pediatric suspensions include:

• Zithromax Suspension (Pfizer)
• Azisafe Suspension
• Azibid Suspension
• Azee Suspension
  

Manufacturer/Marketer:
Aziron Suspension is manufactured and marketed by Danadams Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a pharmaceutical company based in Ghana.

Country of Origin:
Ghana (locally manufactured).