Inactive ingredients in azithromycin?

Inactive ingredients (excipients) for azithromycin vary by formulation (tablet, capsule, or oral suspension) and by country/brand. There isn’t a single universal list.

If you need the exact ingredients for a specific product, I can pull the label if you tell me:
- the exact product (e.g., azithromycin 250 mg tablet, Zithromax 500 mg, generic tablet, or the oral suspension)
- the country or region

In the meantime, here are typical categories you might see:

- Azithromycin tablets/capsules:
- Fillers/binders: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose (in lactose-containing versions), starch, or similar
- Disintegrants: crospovidone or croscarmellose sodium
- Lubricants: magnesium stearate
- Coatings/film: hypromellose (HPMC), titanium dioxide, colorants, and other coating agents

- Azithromycin oral suspension:
- Flavorings and sweeteners (e.g., sugar or sugar alcohols)
- Thickener: carboxymethylcellulose
- Preservatives: sodium benzoate or methylparaben (depending on formulation)
- Colorants and stabilizers
- Water or other fluids used to adjust suspension

If you have allergies or needs (e.g., lactose-free, sugar-free), tell me the exact product and I’ll give you the precise inactive ingredients and flag any common allergens.