Pronunciation: a ZITH roe MYE sin
Brand: Azithromycin 3 Day Dose Pack, Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack, Zithromax, Zithromax IV, Zithromax TRI-PAK, Zithromax Z-Pak
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with PFIZER, 306
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with Pfizer, ZTM500
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 308, PFIZER
250 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with 93, 7146
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 93, 7147
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with G, 3070
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GGD6
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GGD7
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GG D8
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with PLIVA, 787
500 mg, capsule, blue, imprinted with PLIVA, 788
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with G, 3060
500 mg
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 3080, G
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, AZ250
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with W964
1 g, banana-cherry
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GG D6
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with LU, L11
250 mg, round, blue, imprinted with M 533
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GG D8
500 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with LU, L12
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, AZ500
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GG D8
500 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with M534
500 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with LU, L12
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with LU, L13
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with APO, AZ600
600 mg, oblong, blue, imprinted with M535
250 mg, oblong, red, imprinted with PFIZER, 306
600 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 308, PFIZER
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with LU, L11
You should not use azithromycin if you have ever had an allergic reaction, jaundice, or liver problems while taking this medicine. You should not use azithromycin if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to similar drugs such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, or telithromycin.
You should not use azithromycin if you are allergic to it, or if you have ever had:
Azithromycin oral should not be used to treat pneumonia in people who have:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
It is not known whether this medicine is effective in treating genital ulcers in women.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Taking azithromycin while breastfeeding may cause diarrhea, vomiting, or rash in the nursing baby.
Azithromycin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 months old. Azithromycin should not be used to treat a throat or tonsil infection in a child younger than 2 years old.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Azithromycin oral is taken by mouth. Azithromycin injection is given as an infusion into a vein, usually for 2 days before you switch to azithromycin oral. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may take azithromycin oral with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Azithromycin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any unused liquid medicine after 10 days.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine.
Azithromycin could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
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).
Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include: skin rash, fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Call your doctor right away if a baby taking azithromycin becomes irritable or vomits while eating or nursing.
Older adults may be more likely to have side effects on heart rhythm, including a life-threatening fast heart rate.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect azithromycin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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