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Men's Health » Antibiotics » Zithromax (Azithromycin) Zithromax (Azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Buy Zithromax (Azithromycin) and other Antibiotics products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Zithromax (Azithromycin): Product Type: Antibiotics Brand name: Zithromax Generic name: Azithromycin What is the most important information I should know about Zithromax? • Do not use Zithromax if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or similar drugs such as erythromycin (E-Mycin Ery-Tab E.E.S.) clarithromycin (Biaxin) or other macrolide antibiotics. • There are many other medicines that can interact with Zithromax. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you. • Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Zithromax will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. • Take Zithromax on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. • Do not take Zithromax at the same time as taking an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium. This includes Rolaids Maalox Mylanta Milk of Magnesia Pepcid Complete and others. These antacids can make Zithromax less effective when taken at the same time. What is Zithromax? • Zithromax is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Zithromax fights bacteria in the body. • Zithromax is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria such as respiratory infections skin infections ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases. • Zithromax may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Zithromax? • Do not use Zithromax if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this medicine or similar drugs such as erythromycin (E-Mycin Ery-Tab E.E.S.) clarithromycin (Biaxin) or other macrolide antibiotics. • Before taking Zithromax tell your doctor if you have: liver disease; kidney disease; a heart rhythm disorder; or a history of Long QT syndrome. • If you have any of these conditions you may not be able to use Zithromax or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment. • FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether Zithromax passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Zithromax? • 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 Zithromax 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. • Zithromax capsules must be taken on an empty stomach. Take the capsule at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating a meal • Zithromax tablets or powder oral suspension may be taken with or without food. 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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. • Symptoms of an Zithromax overdose may include nausea vomiting diarrhea and stomach discomfort. What should I avoid while taking Zithromax? • Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to. • Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Zithromax can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. 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