For the eye drops: If anaerobic microorganisms are suspected of contributing to the infection, administer an antimicrobial agent with anaerobic activity in combination with azithromycin
Maximum dose: 500 mg/dose
The capsules are 250mg
You may take this medication with food if stomach upset occurs
If the
Published on October 6, 2022 Key takeaways: Azithromycin (Zithromax), commonly called a “Z-Pak,” is a popular antibiotic
Generic name: Azithromycin Tablets [ az-ith-roe-MYE-sin ] Brand name: Zithromax Drug class: Macrolides
Last updated on May 5, 2023
NHS medicines information on azithromycin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it
When a 5 days course is prescribed, the first dose is often the "loading dose" (500 mg), followed by a 4 day maintenance dose (250 mg)
This medication will not work for viral By writing “Take two tablets by mouth once” your doctor may just want you to take two tablets by mouth at the same time as a one-time dose
For most infections, a typical adult dose of azithromycin is 500 mg once daily for three days
Antibiotics past their expiration date can significantly risk the patient’s health and safety
Common Zithromax side effects may include: diarrhea; nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; or
Upset stomach
This is because antibiotics are usually heavy on your stomach even at therapeutic doses
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I could have swore the receptionist at my gynecologist's office said that I needed to take 2 500mg tablets daily (meaning I would take one when I got it and one the next day), but after I did some research and learned that my partner just got 2 pills to take at once and a shot, I
The pharmacist said to take all 4 250mg pills at once after eating, and abstain from sex for 7-10 days
Measure your dose correctly with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup
It is prescribed as: Take two tablets (500mg) by mouth as one dose on the first day
Zithromax has the distinct advantage of once-daily dosing; however, diarrhea is a common side effect
In asymptomatic HIV-seropositive adult subjects receiving 600-mg azithromycin tablets once daily for 22 days, steady state azithromycin serum levels were achieved by Day 15 of dosing
Azithromycin, sold under the brand names Zithromax (in oral form) and Azasite (as an eye drop), is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections
ZITHROMAX tablets contain azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 600 mg azithromycin