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Took incorrect dosage of azithromycin
Hello doctor. I by mistakenly took 2 azithromycin 500 mg in 7 hours gap as I have throat infection and cold. Just read it poses risk. I am worried. Please suggest what to do? Feeling fine right now.
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Just be cautious next time
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The dosage of Azithromycin is now 500 mg TDS due to rampant resistance in Asian population.
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Nothing will happen if u took for 1 day only .. Better is consult doctor before taking antibiotics.. If it's due to viral infection, antibiotic is of no use.. For further guidance u can connect
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Please consult
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Connect please
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Please take proper consultation rather than self treatment
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Always take medications after proper consultation.
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Connect please
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Please don't take unnecessary antibiotics without doctor's advice. Consult your doctor for further management. Always take probiotics when you are taking antibiotics.
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Dr. Sarika Rautwar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Don't worry
But kindly consult doctor before taking any antibiotics
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Don't repeat the same, always consult to a doctor and take the medications
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Dr. Valli Ponsing
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Chennai
Nothing will happen
Don’t worry
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Next time don’t repeat it
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Saurabh Tiwari
Neuropsychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Kindly consult
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Avoid self medication.
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Dr. Priyanka Gupta
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Antibiotics to be consumed only as per doctor's advice.
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Kindly connect for further information.
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