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Is Zertalin Or Z Pack Used To Treat The Bad Cold?
Question: Is zertalin used like z pack to treat the bad cold or flu type symptoms 500 mg
Brief Answer:
Zertalin and Z pack are the same
Detailed Answer:
Hi, you are correct. Z-pack and Zertalin are actually the same Molecule. It is called Azithromycin. Please be careful when taking antibiotics. Many Cold and Flu infections are viral and cannot be cured with Antibiotics. In those situations you are exposing youself to drugs for no reason and decreasing the effectiveness of the drug in your body (increasing bacterial resistance) at the same time.
If you are having cold and flu like symptoms, consult a doctor and make sure yoou get a prescription for the correct medication if it is needed.
I hope this helps.
Vinay
Zertalin and Z pack are the same
Detailed Answer:
Hi, you are correct. Z-pack and Zertalin are actually the same Molecule. It is called Azithromycin. Please be careful when taking antibiotics. Many Cold and Flu infections are viral and cannot be cured with Antibiotics. In those situations you are exposing youself to drugs for no reason and decreasing the effectiveness of the drug in your body (increasing bacterial resistance) at the same time.
If you are having cold and flu like symptoms, consult a doctor and make sure yoou get a prescription for the correct medication if it is needed.
I hope this helps.
Vinay
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