Azithromycin is a relatively broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic given by mouth.

REASONS FOR PRESCRIBING

• Azithromycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial, rickettsial and parasitic infections in dogs and cats.

This medication is used off-label in cats and dogs and should be administered only when and as prescribed by a licensed veterinarian
Use of this medication in any other species should be in consultation with a veterinarian.

Read and follow the prescription label carefully. Give the exact amount prescribed and only as often as directed.

Give this medication for as long as your veterinarian directs. Do not skip doses or stop giving the medication without consulting your veterinarian. Missed doses reduce the effectiveness of therapy. Finish the entire course of treatment. Baseline blood work may be recommended to assess your pet’s general health before starting this medication.

Can be given with or without food. If your pet experiences digestive upset following medication administration, try offering with a small amount of food or a treat.
This medication will take effect quickly, in about 1 to 2 hours, but its effects may not be visibly noticeable for a few days.

Ideally, give this medication at the same time(s) daily.

If a dose is missed, give it as soon as you can. If it is time already for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to the normal schedule. Do not give two doses at the same time.

• Has experienced side effects on other drugs/products

• Has experienced digestive upset now or ever

• Has experienced liver disease now or ever

• Has experienced any other medical problems or allergies now or ever

• Is nursing

• Has a known hypersensitivity or allergy to macrolide antibiotics

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets. Call your physician immediately if you accidentally take this product. Pet owners allergic to macrolides and/or other antibiotics should avoid handling this drug. Do not confuse Azithromycin with azathioprine.

• Vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Contact veterinarian if pet experiences severe vomiting or diarrhea.
• Liver damage (signs include yellowing of gums, skin and/or eyes)

It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think your pet has a medical problem or side effect from this product’s therapy.

This moderate-acting medication should stop working in a few days, although effects may last longer in pets with liver or kidney disease.

Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet receives more than the prescribed amount.

Yes, but possible interactions may occur when giving Azithromycin in conjunction with amiodarone, antacids, azole antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole), cisapride, colchicine, cyclosporine, digoxin, dolasetron, doxorubicin, erythromycin, estriol, leflunomide, methotrexate, ondansetron, phenytoin, pimozide, procainamide, quinidine, quinolones, sotalol, tacrolimus, theophylline, vincristine and warfarin.

Drugs other than those listed may also interact with Azithromycin.

Do not give new food or medications without first talking to your veterinarian.

If your pet experiences any unusual reactions when taking multiple medications, contact your veterinarian.

Notify your veterinarian if your animal’s condition does not improve or worsens despite this treatment.

This antibiotic is not effective for treating Chlamydophila felis or Mycoplasma haemofelis infection in cats.

As with all prescribed medicines, Azithromycin should only be given to the dog/cat for which it was prescribed. It should be given only for the condition for which it was prescribed, at the prescribed dose, as directed by your veterinarian.