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ATC codes: J01FA10
EMLc
Indication
Paratyphoid fever ICD11 code: 1A08
INN
Azithromycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Additional notes
*also listed for single-dose treatment of trachoma and yaws.
Formulations
Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid (EMLc)
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (anhydrous) ; 500 mg (anhydrous)
EML status history
First added in 2019 (TRS 1021)
Changed in 2023 (TRS 1049)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended: - the addition of a new strength formulation of ceftriaxone (powder for injection: 500 mg (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc. - replacing the oral liquid formulation of azithromycin (200 mg/5 mL) with powder for oral liquid 200 mg/5 mL on the EML and EMLc. - the addition of a new strength formulation of ciprofloxacin (solid oral dosage form 100 mg (as hydrochloride)) to the EMLc.
EML recommendations: Paratyphoid fever
First choice
Second choice