Generic Zithromax Z-Pack 100mg Pills
Generic Zithromax Z-Pack Information
Zithromax Z-Pack
Generic Zithromax Z-Pack
(Generic name: Azithromycin)
How should Zithromax Z-Pack be used?
Zithromax Z-Pack comes as a tablet and oral suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food once a day for 1-5 days. To help you remember to take Zithromax Z-Pack, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Zithromax Z-Pack exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use only the syringe provided to measure the correct amount of medication. Rinse the syringe with water after taking the full dose of medication.
The tablets should be taken with a full glass of water.
Take Zithromax Z-Pack until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. Stopping Zithromax Z-Pack too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
Other uses for Zithromax Z-Pack
Zithromax Z-Pack is also used sometimes to treat
H. pylori
Zithromax Z-Pack may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow while taking Zithromax Z-Pack?
Before taking Zithromax Z-Pack,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Zithromax Z-Pack, clarithromycin (Biaxin), dirithromycin (Dynabac), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin), or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (Lanoxin); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal); ergotamine (Ergomar); medications that suppress the immune system; nelfinavir (Viracept); phenytoin (Dilantin); and terfenadine (Seldane). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- if you take antacids (Mylanta, Maalox), take them 2 hours before or 4 hours after Zithromax Z-Pack.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had cystic fibrosis, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), irregular heartbeat, or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Zithromax Z-Pack, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow while taking Zithromax Z-Pack?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose of Zithromax Z-Pack?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can Zithromax Z-Pack cause?
Zithromax Z-Pack may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- mild skin rash
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- severe skin rash
- hives
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- hoarseness
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Zithromax Z-Pack may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking Zithromax Z-Pack.
What storage conditions are needed for Zithromax Z-Pack?
Keep Zithromax Z-Pack in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store the tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Keep liquid medicine tightly closed at room temperature or in the refrigerator, and throw away any unused medication after 10 days. Do not freeze. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Important note
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed that the taking of Generic Zithromax Z-Pack is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Please check with your physician before you buy Zithromax Z-Pack.
