Brand & Generic Names
Basic Information
- Habit forming? No
- Prescription needed? Yes
- Available as generic? No
- Drug class: Antibacterial
Uses
Treatment for mild to moderate bacterial infections responsive to
azithromycin.
Dosage & Usage Information
How to take:
Capsule--Swallow with liquid. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after
meals.
When to take:
At the same time each day.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember up to 12 hours late. If more than 12
hours, wait for next scheduled dose (don't double this dose).
What drug does:
Prevents growth and reproduction of susceptible bacteria.
Time lapse before drug works:
2-5 days.
Don't take with:
Any other prescription or non-prescription drug without consulting
your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose
SYMPTOMS:
None reported.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If person takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison control center or hospital
emergency room for instructions.
Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects
Life-threatening:
Rare allergic reaction Discontinue. Seek emergency treatment.
(breathing difficulty;
swelling of hands, feet,
face, mouth, neck; skin
rash).
Common:
Infrequent:
Nausea, vomiting,
abdominal pain,
diarrhea.
Rare:
Warnings & Precautions
Don't take if:
You are allergic to erythromycins or other macrolides*.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
- If you have impaired liver function.
- If you have hypersensitivity*.
Over age 60:
Adverse reactions and side effects may be more frequent and severe
than in younger persons.
Pregnancy:
No problems expected. Consult doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Unknown effect. Consult doctor.
Infants & children:
Give only under close medical supervision to those under age 16.
Prolonged use:
Not recommended.
Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected.
Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
Avoid if you feel dizzy. Otherwise, no problems expected.
Discontinuing:
No problems expected.
Others:
No problems expected.
Possible Interaction with Other Drugs
| GENERIC NAME |
COMBINED EFFECT |
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| Antacids*, aluminum- |
Decreased azithromycin effect. |
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Possible Interaction with Other Substances
| INTERACTS WITH |
COMBINED EFFECT |
| --------------- |
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| Alcohol: |
None expected. |
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| Beverages: |
None expected. |
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| Cocaine: |
None expected. |
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| Foods: |
None expected. |
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| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
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| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
