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Azithromycin 500 mg brand name?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Azithromycin

Azithromycin 500 mg is sold under several well‑known brand names, depending on the country:

Country Common brand name(s) for 500 mg tablets
United States Zithromax (by Pfizer)
Canada Zithromax (by Pfizer)
United Kingdom Zithromax (by Pfizer)
Australia Zithromax (by Pfizer)
India Azer (by Alkem), Zithromax (by Pfizer)
Brazil Zithromax (by Pfizer)
Mexico Azith (by Pfizer), Zithromax
  • Z‑Paks (a 5‑day 500 mg/250 mg/125 mg tablet package) are a popular formulation in the U.S. and Canada, but each individual tablet contains the same 500 mg dose as the standard single‑tablet brand.

If you’re looking for a generic option, most pharmacies will dispense a 500 mg azithromycin tablet under the generic name “azithromycin.” The brand names above are the most widely recognized.

Note: Availability can vary, so it’s a good idea to check with your local pharmacy or healthcare provider for the specific brand name used in your region.



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AI-Drug Label Prescribing Information Alignment Report

35
35%
Grade D

Poor

Not Aligned

Patient Risk: Moderate

Summary

The AI claims two brand/dose assertions (Zithromax 500 mg tablets and Z-Pak 5-day 250 mg schedule) that are not supported by the provided FDA label excerpt, and it only partially supports the Zmax formulation description. Only a single label section excerpt (3 Dosage Forms and Strengths) was provided, preventing full verification, but the specific mismatches shown indicate poor alignment with the available on-label text.


Category Scores

Dosage
25
Poor

Accurate Statements

Zmax is an extended-release oral suspension form of azithromycin.
Partially supported by provided label excerpt: Zmax is described as an oral suspension containing azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 2 g per bottle, and after constitution each mL contains 27 mg; however the excerpt does not explicitly confirm the term “extended-release.”

Unsupported Statements

Zithromax is a usual brand name for azithromycin 500 mg tablets.
The provided label excerpt (Section 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS) only describes Zmax composition/concentration and does not mention Zithromax or 500 mg tablets/brand naming.
Z-Pak is a 5-day pack that provides a total of 2 × 250 mg on day 1 and 1 × 250 mg on days 2–5.
The provided label excerpt (Section 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS) does not mention Z-Pak or any 5-day pack/dosing schedule.

Contradictions


Important Omissions

If the AI intended to differentiate products and schedules (e.g., Zmax vs Zithromax vs Z-Pak), the provided materials do not include the FDA label sections needed to verify dosing and product-specific administration instructions.
Importance: Moderate

Safety Assessment

Potential Patient Risk: Moderate
Two claims include brand and dosing/schedule information that is not supported by the provided label excerpt; if such information were used to guide therapy without label confirmation, it could lead to product/schedule confusion.

Regulatory Assessment

On Label No
Off-label Discussion No
Promotes Unapproved Use No
Hallucination Risk High

Recommendation

Not Aligned

Primary Issue
Unsupported brand/dose assertions (Zithromax 500 mg tablets; Z-Pak 5-day 250 mg schedule) and incomplete support for the “extended-release” characterization of Zmax in the provided excerpt.

Suggested Improvement
Limit statements to what is present in the provided on-label excerpt (Zmax is an oral suspension; composition/concentration after constitution) and avoid asserting brand naming or 5-day dosing schedules unless verified against the appropriate FDA label sections.

Drug Brand Mention Assessment

Branding Score
18
Visibility
20
Mentioned
Ranking
#1
Sentiment
50
Recommendation Status
mentioned only
Brand Perception
Best Known For

Common brand names for azithromycin (500 mg)


Core Claims
  • Common brand names for azithromycin (500 mg) include Zithromax, Z-Pak, and Zmax
Differentiators

Pricing Perception: Not Mentioned