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Azithromycin correct doses
I had a fever for 2 days along with a mild cough and sore throat. So I went to a pharmacy and got Nimsen Cold and Azimic 500 over the counter.
The pharmacist told me to take Azithromycin 500 mg twice on the first day and then one tablet daily for the next three days.
However, I am concerned that azithromycin may cause stomach problems. Instead of taking it as advised, if I take one 500 mg tablet daily for 3 days (3 tablets in total), would that be enough to complete the course?
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Azithromycin is not always needed for fever mild cough and sore throat as these are commonly caused by a viral infection commonly called a common cold antibiotics will not help viral infections so check with your doctor to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral and do not alter or shorten an antibiotic
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Its its bacterial ..azithromycin 500 od for days is the dosage
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If severe infection is suspected, 1000mg is given as loading dose, followed by azithromycin 500mg one daily .
It depends on severity of your symptoms.
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Tab Azee 500 mg (Azithromycin) once a day for 3 days
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Azithromycin is available in 250 mg and 500 mg tablets. The dose is 500 mg once daily for three days. .
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The duration of an azithromycin treatment, including 500 mg formulations, varies significantly depending on the type and severity of the infection. It is typically taken ONCE DAILY for a duration determined by a healthcare provider.
It is essential to complete the full course as prescribed by a physician to ensure the infection is fully treated and to help prevent the development of antibiotic resistance.
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500 mg once daily for 3 days
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Azee500 one per day or half half after day
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Azithromycin 1/2 table in bd in 3 day or 5 day course
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Azithromycin is taken once daily for 3 days
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Take one tablet daily for 3 days
Maintain the same timings for better results
For example : If you are taking morning time then take the remaining 2 doses also in the morning time only for the next two days
Along with that add an antacid tablet to reduce the chances of acidity
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Yes.take 500mg azythromycin once daily for 3 days
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Correct
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Yes it's correct
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Yes , you are right . add pantop dsr and sporolac to reduce gastritis or antibiotic induced diarrhoea.
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Mr. Rajeshwar Prasad Kashyap
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
take 500mg azitromycin once in day for 3 days
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Dr. Arjoo Rani
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Yamunanagar
Tab Azithromycin 500. Mg
Once daily for 3 days
If symptoms are severe
Consultant a physician
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Avoid taking antibiotics over the counter
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Dr. Syed Zoheb Naqvi
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Jaipur
You can take 1000 mg on your first day and then can follow with half like 500 mg fron next day
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Don’t buy antibiotic over the counter it will create antibiotic resistance which will be harmful
Do consult to get proper treatment and azithromycin proper dose will be 500mg once daily or 250mg BD
But changes acc to severity
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Dr. Harsh Patel
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4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
If u have mild symptoms, take azithromycin 500 mg daily for 3 days only
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Dr. Saurav Maitra
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes, you did the right thing by taking Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for 3 days. The dosing of Azithromycin is once a day usually for 3-5 days.
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If you feel your symptoms are worsening, I'd suggest taking the antibiotic for 5 days in total.
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For sorr throat, you can try MAXTRA gargle (green colored liquid). Just gargle and spit it out. Do it 3-4 times a day
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Ms. Tulika Mohanty
General Physician
Sambalpur
(1)Take Tab.PCM 500 mg SOS for the fever , minimum gap between two doses should be 6hrs .
(2) Tab. Azithral 500mg once for 3 days
Preferably during the same time for three days and after food
(3) Tab Pan 40 BBF for 3 days
(4) Warm saline gargles for 3-4 times / day
(5) Warm fluids and adequate hydration
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Dr. MD Tarique Aman
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Gorakhpur
Usually it’s available OTC in 2 famous doses
Azithromycin 500mg or 250 Mg
Upto 3 days to go
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Mr. Arunchand N K
General Practitioner
Alappuzha
Better to take a consultation to know If you really need an antibiotic. And yeah , 500 mg od can be continued for 3 days , considering you've already started with the stat dose .
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Get consultation done for further evaluation and management
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You're welcome for consultations
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Mr. Meezan Siddiqui
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Lucknow
250 mg bd or 500 mg od
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Don’t take medicine without consulting a doctor
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For any queries contact me via Practo
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Dr. Madhu R
General Physician
Challakere
Yes it's correct after having meals you can take the Azithromycin tab 500mg OD for 5 days
Next Steps
stay hydrated and take tab pantop 40mg OD before having food
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salt water gargling and stay warm
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Dr. Nida Us Sahr
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
250 mg BD or 500 mg OD
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Bhagwat Ingle
General Physician
Mumbai
Take Azithromycin once daily
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Dr. Reesha Varshney
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Bareilly
Azithromycin 500 mg one tablet for 3 days along with pantop dsr for 3 days on empty stomach
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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