Azithromycin is classified as a macrolide antibiotic medicine.

Azithromycin dosage differs according to the patient. Consult your healthc are professional for the dosage and take exactly as directed.

Consult your doctor about the possible side effects of using this drug for your condition. Your doctor may need to monitor you carefully for side effects and alter the doses if necessary. In effective doses, the medicine has not been seen to cause different side effects or problems in children below 16 years than it does in adults. This medicine has not seen to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Consult a paediatrician for the use of this medicine in children.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Azithromycin does not work for flus and colds, but prevents/reduces/kills the growth of infection causing bacteria.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59 - 86 degrees F or 15 - 30 degrees C, away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

Stomach problems (especially if u have/have had colitis)
Kidney/liver disease
Any other chronic illness
Pneumonia