This is another broad spectrum antibiotic that is very effective in the treatment of ear and throat infections. It is particularly useful in treating ear infections, pneumonia and strep throat in children and is also known as the children’s antibiotic drug due to its proven efficacy.   Generic Zithromax Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide antibiotic group of drugs and like other antibiotics in its class is only effective against bacterial infections and will not cure any viral infections. This medicine is available in both capsule and oral suspension forms.   Precautions to follow before and while taking Generic Zithromax   a)      Keep you doctor informed about any allergic tendencies towards the macrolide antibiotics like erythromycin. b)      Any disorder in the liver must also be informed to your doctor so that he can take an informed decision on whether to prescribe this drug for you. c)      Ensure that you complete the full course of antibiotic and do not stop even if you start feeling better after the first couple of days. d)     Do not combine doses if you happen to miss a dose. Make sure you take the doses evenly spaced out with a gap of 4-5 hours between each dose. e)      If you experience any violent reaction like impediment in swallowing or speaking along with swelling of the lips and face, discontinue the medicine and consult your doctor immediately. f)       Do not take this medicine in combination with antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium g)      Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or are lactating as the medicine can find its way through breast milk to your infant. Consult your doctor if it is absolutely necessary. h)      Do not combine this medicine with other medicines like Cyclosporine, Digoxin and Warfarin. Ensure you take your doctor’s advice before doing so. Dosage Generic Zithromax capsules and tablets can be taken a couple of hours either prior to or after meals. While using single dose Generic Zithromax powder packets, make sure you mix the total content of the packet with water and take the dose in full. The normal dose is as single one of 500 milligrams on Day 1 followed by 250 milligrams to be taken once every day for the coming 4 days.   Side effects of Generic Zithromax They are usually pain in the abdomen, vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. When this medicine is taken as a large dose for the treatment of any sexually transmitted disease, it is likely to cause irregular bowel movement and stomach cramps.

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