Zitromycin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zitromycin Benefits & Uses

Zitromycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zitromycin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zitromycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Zitromycin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Zitromycin without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Zitromycin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zitromycin.

Safe
What is the effect of Zitromycin on the Kidneys?

Zitromycin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zitromycin on the Liver?

Zitromycin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zitromycin on the Heart?

Zitromycin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zitromycin with Other Drugs

Zitromycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Zitromycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zitromycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Zitromycin

Is this Zitromycin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zitromycin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zitromycin as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zitromycin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Zitromycin for mental disorders.

No

Zitromycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zitromycin

You can take Zitromycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zitromycin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zitromycin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zitromycin

Question about 5 years ago

Can Zitromycin cause diarrheoa?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Zitromycin may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

How to take Zitromycin?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Take Zitromycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not exceed dosage. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, one can take it with or without foods but to avoid stomach disturbances take it with a light meal. Complete the entire course of medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

What does Zitromycin treat?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Zitromycin is used to treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infection, sexually transmitted disease (STD), pneumonia, bronchitis, ear infection, Lyme disease, Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection, whooping cough, sinuses, skin, throat, and infections of the lungs. It will not work for viral infection and other pathogenic infections such as cold, flu.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Zitromycin for sore throat?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Zitromycin for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a sore throat caused due to a viral or bacterial infection. Hence take it only when a doctor has prescribed it to you.