Azithromycin Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 23, 2024.

Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day, 8 to 12 hours apart.
Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once a day.

Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible isolates of CDC coryneform group G, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mitis group, S pneumoniae

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

1 year or older:

• Days 1 and 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice a day, 8 to 12 hours apart.
• Days 3 through 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once a day.

Use: For the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis due to susceptible isolates of CDC coryneform group G, H influenzae, S aureus, S mitis group, S pneumoniae

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 1 year.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

• For topical ophthalmic use only; not for injection
• Do not administer systemically, inject subconjunctivally, or introduce directly into the anterior chamber of the eye.
• Invert closed bottle and shake once before each use; with bottle inverted, remove cap, tilt head back, and gently squeeze bottle to instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s).

Storage requirements:

• Unopened bottle: Store refrigerated at 2C to 8C (36F to 46F).
• Opened bottle: Store at 2C to 25C (36F to 77F) for up to 14 days; discard after 14 days.

Patient advice:

• Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs/symptoms of bacterial conjunctivitis.
• Wash hands thoroughly before using this drug.
• Avoid contaminating the applicator tip with material from the eye, fingers, or any other source.
• Stop this drug and contact physician at first sign of allergic reaction.
• Avoid missing doses and complete the entire course of therapy.

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