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ATC codes: J01FA10
Indication
Gonococcal infection ICD11 code: 1B0Z
INN
Azithromycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
Formulations
Oral > Liquid: 200 mg per 5 mL oral liquid
Oral > Solid: 250 mg (anhydrous) capsule ; 500 mg (anhydrous) capsule
EML status history
First added in 2017 (TRS 1006)
Changed in 2023 (TRS 1049)
Sex
All
Age
Adolescents and adults
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.
EML recommendations: Gonococcal infection
First choice
Second choice
First choice
ceftriaxone co-prescribed with azithromycin
Second choice