This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Zithromax is used to treat certain bacterial infections, most often bacteria causing middle ear infections, tonsillitis, throat infections, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and sinusitis. It is also effective against certain sexually transmitted infectious diseases, such as non-gonococcal urethritis and cervicitis.

How to Take

Zithromax is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Zithromax at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Zithromax. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.

Warning and Precautions

Zithromax may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medicine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Zithromax may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Zithromax. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.

Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include diarrhea; nausea; upset stomach; vomiting.

Storage

Zithromax is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Zithromax at home, store Zithromax as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Zithromax out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Most common side effects are gastrointestinal; diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Zithromax. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.