ZITHROMAX 2 Contraindications

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ZITHROMAX (azithromycin dihydrate) is contraindicated:

  • in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of azithromycin
  • in those with a hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide
    antibacterial agent, or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container. For a complete listing, see 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING
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2 Contraindications

ZITHROMAX (azithromycin dihydrate) is contraindicated:

  • in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with prior use of azithromycin
  • in those with a hypersensitivity to azithromycin, erythromycin, any macrolide or ketolide
    antibacterial agent, or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container. For a complete listing, see 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING

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