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Whooping Cough (Pertussis): What it is & How to Treat it

Pediatrician to walk you through symptoms, treatments and prevention of whooping cough.

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Reviewed by Dr. Cheung Wai Yin Eddie
Drugs Related to Pertussis (whooping cough)
Drugs
Azithromycin
Used for: Community-acquired pneumonia, Gonorrhea, Otitis media, Pertussis / whooping cough, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections
Chinese name:
阿奇霉素
Erythromycin
Used for: Acne, Other bacterial infections, Pertussis / whooping cough, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections, Skin infection
Chinese name:
紅霉素
Zithromax
Used for: Community-acquired pneumonia, Gonorrhea, Otitis media, Pertussis / whooping cough, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections
Chinese name:
日舒錠
What is Azithromycin for?

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, and is used for treating bacterial infections, including but not limited to the following: 

  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Otitis media (ear infections)
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections
  • Gonorrhea
  • Pertussis (whooping cough)
Brands in Hong Kong
Zithromax
Sumamed
Available dosage
  • 200mg/5ml (Oral Suspension)
  • 500mg (Injections)
  • 250mg / 500mg (Tablets)
More details

The content above is informative only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be relied upon for specific medical advice.

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LG/F, Century Square, 1 D’Aguilar Street
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2525 6888
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