About azithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic eye drops
Used for
- Treats bacterial conjunctivitis in adults and children
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily for 3 days.
Usual dose in children
One drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily for 3 days.
Common side effects
- Temporary blurred vision
- Eye irritation, itching, or burning
- Eye discomfort or redness
- Sticky eyelids
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not swallow or inject.
- Do not wear contact lenses during treatment.
- Seek medical assessment if symptoms worsen or do not improve.
- Discard each single-dose container after use.
Pregnancy
Absorption into the body is low; use during pregnancy only when clinically appropriate.
Breastfeeding
Absorption into the body is low; use while breastfeeding only when clinically appropriate.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.