Zithromax 500 mg

Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic to treat infections of upper and low respiratory tract, especially ear infections, pneumonia.
Zithromax contain azithromycin dihydrate equivalent to 600 mg azithromycin. They also contain the following inactive ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, pregelatinized starch, sodium croscarmellose, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate and an aqueous film coat consisting of hypromellose, titanium dioxide, lactose and triacetin.

Precautions:
There are no evidences if Zithromax affects an unborn baby or excretes in a breast milk. This medication should be used in pregnant and breastfeeding women only if expected benefit prevails over potential risk for the baby.

Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to Zithromax and related drugs such as azithromycin or erythromycin.

Side effects:
Among side effects may be diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting, uneven heartbeats, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice, fever, rash, red skin, headache. You should call your doctor and inform about such symptoms or get immediate medical attention.

Drug interaction:
Zithromax is not recommended to take with aluminum- or magnesium- based antacids, such as Mylanta or Maalox as they decrease its absorption in the intestine.

Missed dose:
Take the missed dose when you remember. If it is almost time of the next intake just skip it and return to your schedule.

Overdose:
Symptoms of overdose may appear as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort. In this case look for immediate medical attention.