HOW TO USE: Take zithromax TABLETS by mouth. Follow
the directions on the prescription label. Swallow tablets whole with a full
glass of water. Zithromax tablets can be taken with or without food. Take your
doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional
even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your
prescriber's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use
of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or
health care professional as soon as possible:
Rare or uncommon: dark yellow or brown urine; difficulty breathing; severe
or watery diarrhea; skin rash, itching; irregular heartbeat, palpitations,
or chest pain; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your
prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea; dizziness, drowsiness; hearing loss; headache; increased sensitivity
to the sun; nausea; stomach pain or cramps; tiredness; vaginal irritation,
itching or discharge.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms
do not improve in 2 to 3 days. Contact your prescriber or health care professional
as soon as you can if you get an allergic reaction to zithromax, such as
rash, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
Keep out of the sun, or wear protective clothing outdoors and use a sunscreen.
Do not use sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber
or health care professional for advice.
Antacids can stop zithromax from working. If you get an upset stomach and
want to take an antacid, make sure there is an interval of at least 2 hours
since you last took zithromax, or 4 hours before your next dose.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional
that you are taking zithromax.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Antacids; astemizole; digoxin; dihydroergotamine; ergotamine;
magnesium salts; terfenadine; triazolam; warfarin.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines
you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements,
or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional
if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke,
or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works.
Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any
of your medicines.
NOTES: Prescriber needs to know if you have any of these conditions: kidney
disease; liver disease; pneumonia; stomach problems (especially colitis);
other chronic illness; an unusual or allergic reaction to azithromycin, other
macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), foods, dyes, or preservatives;
breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost
time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra
doses. There should be an interval of at least 12 hours between doses.
STORAGE: Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children
cannot open. |
Prescribing Information
Zithromax Prescribing Information
