ATC codes:
J01FA10
EMLc
Indication
Yaws
ICD11 code:
1C5D
INN
Azithromycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
200 mg per 5 mL (anhydrous) powder for oral liquid
(EMLc)
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (anhydrous) ; 500 mg (anhydrous)
Oral > Solid > dosage form: 250 mg (anhydrous) ; 500 mg (anhydrous)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Wikipedia
DrugBank
Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended 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.
EML recommendations: Yaws
First choice
Second choice