How should I take azithromycin?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. The dose and length of
treatment with azithromycin may not be the same for every type of infection.
Take each tablet or capsule with a full glass (8 ounces) of
water.
To use the oral suspension single dose packet: Open the packet and pour the medicine
into 2 ounces of water. Stir this mixture and drink all of it right away. To make sure you get the
entire dose, add a little more water to the same glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Azithromycin
capsules must be taken on an empty stomach. Take
the capsule at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating a meal.
Azithromycin tablets or powder oral suspension
may be taken with or without food. Take the tablet or oral suspension with food if the medicine
upsets your stomach.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. To be sure
you get the correct dose, measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not
with a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for
one.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Azithromycin will not treat a
viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away
any unused liquid medicine after 10 days.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort.
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