Azithro (azithromycin)
Azithromycin · Macrolide antibiotic
Used for: Bacterial infections.
Thai name: อะซิโทร, อะซิโธร
- Available in Thailand
- YesAzithro is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- AzithromycinMacrolide antibiotic
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
What is Azithro?
Azithro is a brand of azithromycin sold in Thailand. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for bacterial infections. It is registered with the Thai FDA in 250 mg as capsule hard, powder for oral suspension, capsule, hard, and the Thai licence holder is บริษัท เอ็ม แอนด์ เอ็ช แมนูแฟคเจอริ่ง จำกัด. Brand names differ between countries, so outside Thailand ask for azithromycin by name (other brands include Zithromax).
Is Azithro available in Thailand?
Yes. Azithro is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 3 active registrations (250 mg), held by บริษัท เอ็ม แอนด์ เอ็ช แมนูแฟคเจอริ่ง จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products: Azithro
3 active registrations on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZITHRO (CAPSULE)อะซิโทร (ชนิดแคปซูล) | capsule hard | Pharmacist | 1A 2/51 (NG) |
| AZITHRO (FOR ORAL SUSPENSION)อะซิโทร (สำหรับละลายน้ำ ได้ยาน้ำแขวนตะกอน) | powder for oral suspension | Pharmacist | 1A 42/65 (NG) |
| AZITHRO 250 MG CAPSULE EPSอะซิโธร 250 มก. แคปซูล อีพีเอส | capsule, hard | Pharmacist | 1A 43/65 (NG) |
Do I need a prescription for Azithro in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Azithro is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Azithro into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is Azithro a narcotic or controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Azithro (azithromycin) is not a narcotic or psychotropic substance in Thailand. On the Thai FDA list it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other azithromycin products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Azithro. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Thai brand names for azithromycin
- Atozin
- Azitabb
- Azith
- Azithrin
- Azito
- Azycin
- Azyter
- Binozyt
- Floctil
- Hofmax
- K-Tozin
- Manazith
- Meithromax
- Milzith
- Mirazith
- Onzet
- Onzet-P
- Sythromin
- Zemax
- Zithrotel
- Zothamax
See every azithromycin product in Thailand → · Thai brand names A–Z
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Azithromycin”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer