Zithromax 250 mg Capsule 6pcs

What Azithromycin is used for:

• Azithromycin is used to treat infections:


• chest, throat or nasal infections


• ear infections


• skin and soft tissue infections


• sexually transmitted diseases

Do not take Azithromycin:

• If you are allergic to azithromycin or any other macrolide antibiotic such as erythromycin or clarithromycin or any of the ingredients of this medicine.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Azithromycin if you have or have had any of the following conditions:

• kidney problems


• heart conditions


• liver problems


• myasthenia gravis

Possible side effects:

• Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after taking this medicine as the symptoms can be severe.


• Sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching


• Severe or prolonged diarrhoea


• Rapid or irregular heartbeat


• Low blood pressure

Other medicines and Azithromycin:

• Azithromycin may interact with the medicines listed below:


• ergot or ergotamine


• warfarin


• ciclosporin


• antacids


• digoxin


• colchicine


• terfenadine

How to take Azithromycin:

• The recommended dose in adults and children over 45 kg is 500 mg (2 capsules) taken together, once a day, for 3 days.

How to store Azithromycin:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.


• Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.


• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.