Azithromycin

generic for Z-pak

Azithromycin Warnings

  • Shake well before using.
  • If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with crackers, bread or a small meal.
  • This medicine may be taken with or without food.
  • Do not take aluminum or magnesium antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication.
  • May cause diarrhea during treatment. If it persists or becomes severe, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Persistent diarrhea due to colitis may rarely occur weeks or months after using antibiotics. If this occurs, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
  • Do not take antacids within 2 hours of taking this medication.
  • Important: Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber.

Lactation Warnings

  • AMT EXCRETED UNLIKELY TO HAVE CLIN SIGNIF EFFECT; MAY ALTER GI FLORA

Pregnancy Warnings

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