How Zithromax should be taken.
Zithromax comes as a capsule, tablet, and liquid to take it orally. It is usually taken once a day for 2-5 days. Take Zithromax exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your physician. Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. The capsules and tablets should be taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take Zithromax even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Zithromax without talking to your physician. Take Zithromax liquid at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. The capsule and tablet may be taken with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
Precautions or Warnings for Zithromax
Before taking Zithromax, tell your physician if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take Zithromax, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment.
Zithromax is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Zithromax passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby
What to do if you miss a dose of Zithromax
Take the What to do if you miss a dose of Zithromax as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the What to do if you miss a dose of Zithromax and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your physician.
Side effects that may be possible for Zithromax
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Zithromax and seek emergency medical attention: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Zithromax and talk to your physician if you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain; unusual dizziness, fatigue, or headache; vaginal yeast infection; a rash; or increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Zithromax
Zithromax tablets should be stored between 15° to 30° C (59° to 86°F).
Store constituted suspension between 5° to 30°C (41° to 86°F) and discard when full dosing is completed or within 10 days. Shake well before each use. Oversized bottle provides shake space. Keep tightly closed.
What to do when overdosing on Zithromax
Seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms of Zithromax overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort.
Other information on Zithromax
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Zithromax may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.
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