- Available in Thailand
- YesZithromax is registered in Thailand
- Active ingredient
- AzithromycinMacrolide antibiotic
- Prescription
- Depends on the productDifferent Thai products with this ingredient have different legal classes. See the table below.
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Zithromax available in Thailand?
Yes. Zithromax is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 3 active registrations (500 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg), held by บริษัท ไฟเซอร์ (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด (Pfizer). 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: Zithromax
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZITHROMAX (INJECTABLE 500 MG/VIAL)ซิโธรแมกซ์ | - | Prescription | 1C 37/57 (N) |
| ZITHROMAX (POWDER FOR ORAL SUSPENSION 200 MG/5 ML)- | dry syrup | Pharmacist | 1C 179/47 (N) |
| ZITHROMAX (TABLETS 250 MG)- | film - coated tablet | Pharmacist | 1C 92/52 (N) |
Do I need a prescription for Zithromax in Thailand?
It depends on the product. Some Thai azithromycin products are specially controlled drugs (prescription only) and others are dangerous drugs (pharmacist only, no prescription needed). Check the legal class of each product in the table below.
Can I bring Zithromax 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 azithromycin a controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Azithromycin is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other azithromycin products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient as Zithromax. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
- Azithromycin4 registrations
- Azithro3 registrations
- Floctil3 registrations
- Azith2 registrations
- K-Tozin2 registrations
- Manazith2 registrations
- Meithromax2 registrations
- Atozin1 registration
- Azitabb1 registration
- Azithrin1 registration
- Azito1 registration
- Azycin1 registration
- Azyter1 registration
- Binozyt1 registration
- Hofmax1 registration
- Milzith1 registration
- Mirazith1 registration
- Onzet1 registration
- Onzet-P1 registration
- Sythromin1 registration
- Zemax1 registration
- Zithrotel1 registration
- Zothamax1 registration
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))
Registration numbers link to the Thai FDA’s public record for each product. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.
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