Zithromax
An Azithromycin brand by Pfizer — powder for suspension, capsule and powder for injection, made in USA.
NAFDAC registration
Our August 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook lists 3 Zithromax registrations — one per strength or presentation. Check the number on your pack against its own line:
- 200 mg/5 mL“Inactive”
- 250 mg“Inactive”
- 500 mg“Inactive”
Listings can lag renewals — confirm the current status on the official Greenbook before buying.
Zithromax at a glance
- Generic name
- Azithromycin
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Comes as
- Powder for suspension200 mg/5 mL· 4 makers
- Capsule250 mg· 4 makers
- Powder for injection500 mg
- Made in
- USA
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- 3 registrations
Zithromax price in Nigeria
One listing of Zithromax at HealthPlus was priced ₦13,470 as of September 2026.
- Zithromax Azithromycin 250mg Caps x6(HealthPlus)₦13,470
Sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — 1 listing of Zithromax, indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
About Azithromycin
Azithromycin is a widely used macrolide antibiotic that has become one of the most popular antibiotics in Nigeria due to its convenient short-course dosing and broad spectrum of activity. It works by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, blocking their ability to produce proteins essential for growth and survival. Unlike many other antibiotics that need to be taken multiple times daily for a week or longer, azithromycin can often be given as a 3-day course or even a single dose for certain infections, making it particularly practical in a Nigerian healthcare context where adherence to long courses can be challenging.
Read the full Azithromycin guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: August 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated September 2026.