Medicine · Generic
Azithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
Listed in Bangladesh as Azithromycin Dihydrate.
- 121 brands
- 119 makers
- 4 forms
- From ≈ ৳23
What it is used for
Azithromycin is used for bacterial infections of the chest (such as bronchitis and pneumonia), throat, tonsils, sinuses, ears and skin. It also treats some sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, and the eye infection trachoma. In Bangladesh, doctors also use it for typhoid fever and some types of bacterial diarrhoea, such as cholera and shigella dysentery.
How it works
Azithromycin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. It stays in the body's tissues for a long time, which is why its courses are often short.
Drug class: Macrolide antibiotic
Available in Bangladesh
121 brands from 119 makers, in these forms and strengths:
- Tablet
- 250 mg500 mg
- Powder for Suspension
- 1 gm/Sachet200 mg/5 ml
- Capsule
- 250 mg500 mg
- IV Infusion
- 1 gm/vial250 mg/vial500 mg/ml500 mg/vial
Brands and prices
Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Azithromycin Tablet · 500 mg114 brands · from ≈ ৳35
- AzexiaPharmasia Limited≈ ৳35
- AzinaafNaafco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳35
- AzithromaxZiska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳35
- CpzithCosmo Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳35
- MaczithBiopharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳35
- AZAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳35
- SimpliBeacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳35
- AzalidOrion Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳35
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- AzinACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳35
- AzithrogenBiogen Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳35
- SB-AzitSunman-Birdem Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳36
- VerizithVeritas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- NovazithLeon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- MacrobacConcord Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- RespazitSomatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- RozithHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- AzimonMonicopharma Ltd.≈ ৳36
- DemacroDecent Pharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳36
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳37
- AzythSANDOZ (A Novartis Division)≈ ৳37
- IndozithIndo Bangla Pharmaceutical≈ ৳37
- ZithrinRenata Limited≈ ৳37
- AzimexDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳37
- MacrozithSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳37
- AzasiteSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳37
- ZunamiNuvista Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳37
- AzirexBelsen Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳37
- RibozithNovelta Bestway Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳37
- AzebacS.N. Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳38
- AzitorCentral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- BenzithBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- OdazythACI Limited≈ ৳38
- Azi SSeema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- ZithroxEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- ZixinOpso Saline Ltd.≈ ৳38
- AzitacUnited Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- RazithroJenphar Bangladesh Ltd.≈ ৳38
- VirzithVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳38
- ArizithCenteon Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳38
- AzeeGuardian Healthcare Ltd.≈ ৳38
- ZithracinSupreme Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳38
- AzixAmico Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳39
- AzminModern Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- Phoenix AzithromycinPhoenix Chemical Laboratory≈ ৳39
- RomycinIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- BP-ZBristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- MyzidAmbee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- ZitaKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- AzilitDesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- AzroNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- OdazinBengal drugs Ltd.≈ ৳39
- PhagocinMarker Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳39
- Premier's AzithromycinPremier Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- NeozithMarksman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- RomacRoyal Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳39
- ThizaKumudini Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳39
- TruzithThe White Horse Pharma≈ ৳39
- XevlinEverest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳39
- MacaziPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳40
- EzithEdruc Limited≈ ৳40
- OdazUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳40
- AmzithAmulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳40
- AzithinChemist Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳40
- ZinexAlco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳40
- AccuzithDBL Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳40
- ApozythApollo Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳40
- AzikilOne Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳40
- AzithralGlobex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳40
- FizythPeoples Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳40
- ZemycinGaco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳40
- AvalonTechno Drugs Ltd.≈ ৳41
- ThorazAl-Madina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- VinzamAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- AzomacGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- AzosilSilco Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳41
- OrzithOrbit Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- ZenicinZenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- ZylomaxAlkad Laboratories≈ ৳41
- AzithroAstra Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- CurazithSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳41
- AzilabLabaid Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳41
- AzithrocinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- PrizythPrime Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- RanzithRangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳41
- AbactenArges Life Science Limited≈ ৳42
- AzinilApex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳42
- OrgazithOrganic Health Care Ltd.≈ ৳42
- SotoHudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳42
- ZithrolexMystic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳42
- IlozinDoctor’s Chemical Works Ltd.≈ ৳42
- MazithHallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳42
- HyzithMillat Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳42
- AzalticNIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AzimeteMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AzitraMST Pharma≈ ৳43
- AdizEuro Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AzoDelta Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳43
- My-AziDoctor TIMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AcosRadiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AzigetGet Well Limited≈ ৳43
- N ZithNovus Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- Rema-ZithReman Drug Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳44
- TabrexAztec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- ThromaxNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳44
- ZimaxSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- ZitrexMedicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- ZycinGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- AsizithAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳44
- TelideTeam Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- ZibacPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- AziroxNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- CinalidJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- TridosilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
- AMReliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳44
Azithromycin Powder for Suspension · 200 mg/5 ml102 brands · from ≈ ৳53
- ZixinOpso Saline Ltd.≈ ৳53
- Azi SSeema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳53
- AzinilApex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳53
- AzithroAstra Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳53
- CinalidJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳53
- ZithracinSupreme Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳53
- AzinACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳54
- AzithinChemist Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳54
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- AzminModern Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳54
- MacaziPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳54
- RozithHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳54
- AmzithAmulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳54
- HyzithMillat Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳54
- AzalticNIPRO JMI Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳55
- RespazitSomatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳55
- ZithrinRenata Limited≈ ৳55
- MedzithMedRx Life Science Ltd.≈ ৳55
- OdazUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳55
- OrzithOrbit Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳55
- ZinexAlco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳55
- ZithroPharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳55
- AzexiaPharmasia Limited≈ ৳56
- AzinaafNaafco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳56
- SimpliBeacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳56
- ZibacPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳56
- AzilabLabaid Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳56
- PhagocinMarker Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳56
- AzikilOne Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳57
- AzixAmico Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳57
- AzroNipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- AzythSANDOZ (A Novartis Division)≈ ৳57
- RazithroJenphar Bangladesh Ltd.≈ ৳57
- SotoHudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- TelideTeam Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- AzithralGlobex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- BP-ZBristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- MacrobacConcord Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳57
- AdizEuro Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳58
- AzeeGuardian Healthcare Ltd.≈ ৳58
- OdazythACI Limited≈ ৳58
- ThizaKumudini Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳58
- AsizithAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AzimexDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AzoDelta Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳59
- EzithEdruc Limited≈ ৳59
- TridosilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- ZitrexMedicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AziroxNavana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AzitacUnited Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AzomacGeneral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- PenaloxRephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳59
- AvalonTechno Drugs Ltd.≈ ৳60
- AzimonMonicopharma Ltd.≈ ৳60
- AzitelCosmic Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳60
- XevlinEverest Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳60
- IlozinDoctor’s Chemical Works Ltd.≈ ৳60
- AzalidOrion Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳61
- DemacroDecent Pharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳61
- AccuzithDBL Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳61
- MazithHallmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳61
- RomycinIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳61
- VinzamAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳61
- ZimaxSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳61
- CurazithSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳62
- MaclidEthical Drug Ltd.≈ ৳62
- AzasiteSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- AzimeteMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- CpzithCosmo Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳62
- My-AziDoctor TIMS Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- RanzithRangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- VirzithVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- ZemycinGaco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- ZycinGlobe Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳62
- AMReliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳63
- AZAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳63
- AzithrocinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳63
- MacrozithSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳63
- OrgazithOrganic Health Care Ltd.≈ ৳63
- AzosilSilco Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳64
- NovazithLeon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- RibozithNovelta Bestway Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳64
- ThorazAl-Madina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- AbactenArges Life Science Limited≈ ৳64
- AcosRadiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- AzilitDesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- AzitorCentral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- PrizythPrime Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- ZithroxEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳64
- ApozythApollo Pharmaceutical Ltd.≈ ৳65
- AzigetGet Well Limited≈ ৳65
- AzithromycinPremier Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳65
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳65
- MaczithBiopharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳65
- NeozithMarksman Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳65
- TruzithThe White Horse Pharma≈ ৳65
- VerizithVeritas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳65
- AzithromaxZiska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳66
- Rema-ZithReman Drug Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳66
- ThromaxNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳66
- ZenicinZenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳66
- BenzithBenham Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳66
- ZitaKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳66
Azithromycin Capsule · 250 mg20 brands · from ≈ ৳23
- MacrozithSilva Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳23
- RanzithRangs Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳23
- MaclidEthical Drug Ltd.≈ ৳24
- AzythSANDOZ (A Novartis Division)≈ ৳24
- RomycinIbn Sina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳24
- OrgazithOrganic Health Care Ltd.≈ ৳25
- ZithrinRenata Limited≈ ৳25
- AZAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳25
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- AzalidOrion Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳25
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳26
- ZithroPharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳26
- AzithrocinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳27
- IndozithIndo Bangla Pharmaceutical≈ ৳27
- OdazythACI Limited≈ ৳27
- RespazitSomatec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳27
- ZimaxSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳27
- AdizEuro Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳27
- AmzithAmulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳28
- MaczithBiopharma Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳29
- AzinACME Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳29
Azithromycin Tablet · 250 mg19 brands · from ≈ ৳23
- ThorazAl-Madina Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳23
- AsizithAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳24
- EzithEdruc Limited≈ ৳24
- ThromaxNovo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳24
- ZithrinRenata Limited≈ ৳24
- MyzidAmbee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳24
- AzinilApex Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳25
- AZAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳26
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- AzithroAstra Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳26
- CurazithSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳26
- ZithroxEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳27
- TridosilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳27
- ZinexAlco Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳27
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳28
- ZibacPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳28
- AzimexDrug International Ltd.≈ ৳28
- RozithHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳28
- AzithrocinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳29
- SotoHudson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳29
Azithromycin Capsule · 500 mg8 brands · from ≈ ৳36
- PenaloxRephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳36
- ZithroPharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳36
- MaclidEthical Drug Ltd.≈ ৳39
- AZAristopharma Ltd.≈ ৳41
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳41
- BP-ZBristol Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳43
- AzitelCosmic Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳44
- IndozithIndo Bangla Pharmaceutical≈ ৳44
Azithromycin IV Infusion · 500 mg/vial7 brands · from ≈ ৳384
- AsizimeAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳384
- AzithrocinBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳393
- SimpliBeacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳393
- TridosilIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳398
- RozithHealthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳406
- ZimaxSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳430
- ZithrinRenata Limited≈ ৳451
Azithromycin IV Infusion · 1 gm/vial1 brand · from ≈ ৳198
- AsizimeAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳198
Azithromycin IV Infusion · 250 mg/vial1 brand · from ≈ ৳278
- AsizimeAsiatic Laboratories Ltd.≈ ৳278
Azithromycin IV Infusion · 500 mg/ml1 brand · from ≈ ৳478
- ZibacPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳478
Azithromycin Powder for Suspension · 1 gm/Sachet1 brand · from ≈ ৳31
- AzicinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳31
Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.
Prescription
Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Azithromycin as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.
Important safety information
Common side effects
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting and headache. These are usually mild. Rarely, it can affect heart rhythm or the liver.
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first
- Anyone allergic to azithromycin or other macrolide antibiotics such as erythromycin or clarithromycin
- People with heart rhythm problems, a slow heartbeat, or low potassium or magnesium levels
- People with liver disease or severe kidney disease
- People with myasthenia gravis, as it can make muscle weakness worse
- Anyone taking medicines that affect heart rhythm, or a blood thinner such as warfarin
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Warnings
- Get urgent help if you have a fast, pounding or irregular heartbeat, fainting, or signs of a serious allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or trouble breathing.
- Contact your doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.
- Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium can reduce its absorption. Your pharmacist can tell you how far apart to take them.
- Resistance to azithromycin is increasing. Use it only when a doctor prescribes it, and take the full course as directed.
Questions people ask
Why is an azithromycin course so short?
Azithromycin builds up in the body's tissues and keeps working for several days after the last tablet. This is why its course is usually shorter than for many other antibiotics. Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes.
What is the difference between azithromycin and amoxicillin?
They come from different antibiotic families. Amoxicillin is a penicillin, while azithromycin is a macrolide that is often used for people allergic to penicillin or for infections that penicillins do not treat well. Your doctor chooses based on the infection and your history.
Can I take azithromycin for a cough or cold?
Most coughs and colds are caused by viruses and get better on their own. Azithromycin only works against bacteria, so it will not help a viral infection and may cause side effects and resistance.
What is the cheapest brand of Azithromycin 500 mg tablet in Bangladesh?
Of the 114 brands of Azithromycin 500 mg tablet listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳35, shared by Azexia (Pharmasia Limited), Azinaaf (Naafco Pharma Ltd.) and Azithromax (Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and 7 other brands. They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
What is the price of Azithromycin in Bangladesh?
Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳23 to ৳478 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.
How many brands of Azithromycin are there in Bangladesh?
Mukti lists 121 brands of Azithromycin from 119 makers, as tablet, powder for suspension, capsule and iv infusion.
Do I need a prescription for Azithromycin?
Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Azithromycin as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.