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Can Azithromycin Help Protect A Person From Diarrhea?

Hello, I ll be having my out of country vacation on August 8, 2016 and I have Azithromycin 250mg to take in order for me to protect from diarrhea. My question is what is the best time and date should I take this tablets. Please advise. Thank you for your time.
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
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hello,
Thanks for the consult.

Brief answer,
Start azithromycin 500mg once daily for 3 days on the day of travelling started to prevent TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA.

Detailed explanation,
1. I read your query and I am happy. You mentioned that you are going out of country for vacation.
2. You said that you want to take azithromycin 250mg. it's not sufficient dose if you are adult.
3. I suggest you to take azithromycin 1gm only once or 500mg once daily for 3 days.
4. The side affects of azithromycin is to cause nauseous sensation particularly if you take 1gm tablet. So take 500mg tablet for 3 days.
5. Start the tablet to take orally on the day of travelling.

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Can Azithromycin Help Protect A Person From Diarrhea?

hello, Thanks for the consult. Brief answer, Start azithromycin 500mg once daily for 3 days on the day of travelling started to prevent TRAVELER S DIARRHEA. Detailed explanation, 1. I read your query and I am happy. You mentioned that you are going out of country for vacation. 2. You said that you want to take azithromycin 250mg. it s not sufficient dose if you are adult. 3. I suggest you to take azithromycin 1gm only once or 500mg once daily for 3 days. 4. The side affects of azithromycin is to cause nauseous sensation particularly if you take 1gm tablet. So take 500mg tablet for 3 days. 5. Start the tablet to take orally on the day of travelling. Hope this information helps you.