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What Is The Dosage Of Azithromycin?
I have taken a full dose of azithromycin 250mg 6 tablets, 2 the first day and one each every other day.
I feel better but not completely ok. Should I take another dose of six tablets? If so, should I take two the first day and one each on the other days? Or shud I tke one tablet for six days. Can I take the medication at nite?
I feel better but not completely ok. Should I take another dose of six tablets? If so, should I take two the first day and one each on the other days? Or shud I tke one tablet for six days. Can I take the medication at nite?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Incomplete data like age, gender, purpose of taking Azithromycin drug?
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat different types of susceptible bacterial infections.
For an adult, its typical dosage is 500 mg to be taken as a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once per day on days 2 through 5.
Treatment may be continued for another 2 to 3 days by taking 250 mg once daily after consulting your doctor. It can be taken at night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
Incomplete data like age, gender, purpose of taking Azithromycin drug?
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic commonly prescribed to treat different types of susceptible bacterial infections.
For an adult, its typical dosage is 500 mg to be taken as a single dose on day 1, followed by 250 mg once per day on days 2 through 5.
Treatment may be continued for another 2 to 3 days by taking 250 mg once daily after consulting your doctor. It can be taken at night.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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