Azithromycin around the world
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic sold as Zithromax in the United States and Zithromax in the UK. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic often given as a short 3 or 5 day course because it stays in tissues for a long time.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
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Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about azithromycin abroad
What is Azithromycin called in the United States?
In the United States, azithromycin is sold as Zithromax.
What is Azithromycin called in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, azithromycin is sold as Zithromax.
What is the Azithromycin brand in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, azithromycin is sold as Azomax.
What is Azithromycin called in India?
In India, azithromycin is sold as Azithral, Azee.
Is Azithromycin the same in every country?
The active ingredient azithromycin (ATC J01FA10) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
