Zithromax Antibiotic Azithromycin Capsules 250mg 6s

• Azithromycin dihydrate 250 mg hard capsules • Macrolide antibiotic for short-course bacterial infection treatment • Effective against respiratory, skin, ENT, and sexually transmitted infections • Prescription-only medicine • Pack contains 6 capsules (standard 3-day course for many indications)

Zithromax 250 mg Capsules contain azithromycin, a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Known for its convenient short-duration regimens due to long tissue half-life and high intracellular penetration. Indicated for community-acquired pneumonia, acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD, pharyngitis/tonsillitis, sinusitis, skin/soft tissue infections, otitis media, and uncomplicated genital infections (chlamydia, gonorrhoea). The 6-capsule pack typically provides a standard 1.5 g total dose (e.g., 500 mg day 1 + 250 mg days 2–5 or alternative regimens). Benefits: • Short treatment courses (often 3–5 days) – better compliance than 7–10 day antibiotics • Once-daily dosing • Excellent efficacy against common respiratory pathogens (Strep pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Moraxella, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia) • High tissue penetration – effective for skin and soft tissue infections • Well tolerated with low incidence of GI side effects compared to erythromycin • Suitable for penicillin-allergic patients (except those with macrolide allergy) How to Use: • Adults: usual dose 500 mg (2 capsules) on day 1, then 250 mg (1 capsule) once daily on days 2–5 • Alternative 3-day regimen: 500 mg (2 capsules) once daily for 3 days (for certain infections) • Chlamydia: single 1 g dose (4 capsules at once) • Take with or without food (food may reduce GI upset) • Swallow whole with water • Complete the full course even if symptoms improve earlier • Not for viral infections (colds, flu)