It is generally safe to use while breastfeeding, but people with existing heart conditions Azithromycin is an antimicrobial medication used to treat and manage bacterial infections, including community-acquired pneumonia and sexually transmitted diseases
Uses
Azithromycin is an FDA-approved antibiotic used to treat many types of infections affecting the lungs, sinuses, skin, and other parts of the body
pneumoniae, still, other agents, such as
Adults—500 milligrams (mg) on Day 1 (the first day), taken as a single dose
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skin infection due to Streptococcus agalactiae bacteria
TEVA-Azithromycin; Acne vulgaris, inflammatory, moderate to severe
Follow those directions closely
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2)] 30 mg/kg as a single dose or 10 mg/kg once daily for 3 days or 10 mg/kg as a single dose on Day 1 followed by 5 mg/kg/day on Days 2 through 5
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Drug-drug interaction
The dose is usually 12 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight once a day for 5 days
Keep taking Zithromax (azithromycin single-dose packet) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (mild to moderate) 500 mg as a single dose on Day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on Days 2 through 5 or 500 mg once daily for 3 days
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur
Uses
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning in your eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling)
stuffy nose
Children 2 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
Azithromycin is available on prescription as capsules, tablets and a liquid that you swallow
Take azithromycin capsules at least 1 hour before food or 2 hours after eating
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