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Azithromycin Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your medication Azithromycin

Azithromycin is also known by the brand names: Zithromax, Z-Pak and Zmax.

Azithromycin comes in 250, 500 and 600 mg tablets, 100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension, and 1 g power packets.

Azithromycin is most commonly used to treat bacterial infections. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, azithromycin is usually taken by mouth with or without food usually once to twice daily. If upset stomach occurs take azithromycin with food. Do not take antacids within 2 hours of taking azithromycin. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. It is important to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear.

Some common side effects with azithromycin include upset stomach, headache, itching, and diarrhea.
Some less common side effects with azithromycin include a heartbeat that does not feel normal, changes in hearing, chest pain or pressure, dizziness, and vaginal discharge or itching.

While taking Azithromycin, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.)
• A very bad skin reaction occurs, such as red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin, red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes. This can be a sign of Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Azithromycin liquid needs to be stored at room temperature and shaken well before each dose is given. Use the measuring device received from the pharmacist or doctor. Any liquid remaining after 10 days needs to be thrown away. All other forms of Azithromycin are kept at room temperature, in a dry place.

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