Resolution of pinkeye (bacterial conjunctivitis) in just 9 drops.
AzaSite? (azithromycin ophthalmic solution) 1% is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis (pinkeye) in adults and children 1 year of age and older. Recommended dosing for AzaSite? is 1 drop twice a day for 2 days, followed by 1 drop once a day for the next 5 days, for a total of 9 drops per infected eye.
Important Safety Information: For use as an eyedrop only. In clinical trials, the most common adverse event was eye irritation, which occurred in 1% to 2% of patients. Other adverse events (occurring in <1% of patients) were burning, stinging, and eye irritation upon instillation skin irritation or rash corneal erosion dry eye altered taste nasal congestion eye discharge inflammation of the cornea and sinus infection.
AzaSite? is a prescription medicine for pinkeye that can only be prescribed by your healthcare provider. Most current medicines for pinkeye require use of 21 drops or more. AzaSite? provides effective pinkeye treatment in just 9 drops.
Ask your doctor if AzaSite? is right for you.
AzaSite? is generally well tolerated however, as with any prescription medicine, there can be side effects with AzaSite?.
In clinical trials, the most common side effect was eye irritation, which occurred in 1% to 2% of patients. Other side effects (occurring in <1% of patients) were burning, stinging, and eye irritation upon instillation skin irritation or rash corneal erosion dry eye altered taste nasal congestion eye discharge inflammation of the cornea and sinus infection.
Important information
* AzaSite? is to be used as an eyedrop only.
* Do not allow the AzaSite? applicator tip to touch the eye, fingers, or other surfaces.
* Stop using AzaSite? and contact your healthcare provider if any signs of an allergic reaction occur.
* Although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, it is important to use AzaSite? exactly as directed by your healthcare provider.
* Skipping doses or stopping too early may make the treatment less effective.
* Do not wear contact lenses if you have signs or symptoms of pinkeye.
* Wash your hands thoroughly before using AzaSite?.
