Description

For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms:
Upper respiratory tract infections including streptococcal pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Acute otitis media and acute maxillary sinusitis
Lower respiratory tract infections including atypical pneumonia, bronchitis
Skin and skin structure infections including impetigo, folliculitis, cellulitis, abscesses (abscesses usually require surgical drainage)
Disseminated or localized mycobacterial infections due to Mycobacterium intracellulare or Mycobacterium avium. Localized infections due to Mycobacterium kansasii, Mycobacterium chelonae and Mycobacterium fortuitum (usually in combination with other antimicrobial agents)
Helicobacter pylori infections (in combination with other drugs)